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Avera Health lists this Anesthesiology Physician opportunity in aberdeen, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Team at Avera St. Luke s
We re seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist to step into a busy anesthesia practice setting and join a talented team of 3 MDAs 11 CRNAs.
What You ll Do General schedule- starting pre-op rooms with 6 ORs. MDA will start the case and CRNA will take over. OR averages 25 cases a day.
Case mix daily 50% general surgery 50% orthopedics
Case work weekly - 15% c-sections- 15% ENT 20% urology 5% plastic/dental 5% pulmonary
Labor Epidurals with a max of two scheduled a day administer by MDA on call.
Schedule 39 weeks a year (13 weeks off)
6 holidays rotate call required
5-day work week with post call day off.
Proportionate share of weekday call - 1:4 call.
10 weekends of call required yearly (Fri-Sun)
Qualifications MD or DO, licensed (or eligible) in South Dakota
Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology
DEA certification (state and federal)
Why Avera? Strong provider involvement in decision-making
Low physician turnover and strong long-term provider retention
Mission-driven organization rooted in compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
Career development, leadership opportunities, and physician mentorship
Collaborative, supportive culture focused on physician well-being
Competitive compensation with production incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Time off available on day one for eligible providers
Retirement plan with employer match
About Our Hospital & Health System
Avera St. Luke s is the largest regional hospital between Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Fargo, North Dakota , delivering 125 years of exceptional care to our community with a catchment area of approximately 110,000 people across northeastern South Dakota.
Here s what makes us stand out: Our integrated system includes a Level III Trauma Center, a 60-bed hospital, and an 80-bed nursing home, ensuring full-spectrum care.
High Patient Volume With 5,000 + surgeries a year, we re a trusted destination for healthcare in the region.
Expert Team Work alongside 66 physicians and 35 advanced practice providers in a multi-specialty group featuring family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, ENT, OB/GYN, general surgery, pulmonary and critical care, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, psychiatry, oncology/hematology, radiation oncology, urology, dermatology, nephrology, podiatry, pathology, orthopedics/spine, pain management.
Advanced Technology Our commitment to innovation includes Mako and Da Vinci robotic systems for surgical excellence.
Culture of Engagement We re proud to be named to the 2026 top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by Chartis Center for Rural Health for the 11 th time.
Discover Aberdeen, South Dakota Where Opportunity Meets Quality of Life
Aberdeen is a regional hub of 30,000 residents known as the third-largest city in South Dakota located in the northeastern part of the state.
Why Aberdeen? Outdoor Recreation: The primary draw is the outdoor activities of hunting (especially pheasant) and fishing with two lakes within15 miles from Aberdeen. The lakes offer premier boating, fishing, and camping sites.
Parks and Trails: The community features extensive walking trails and historic parks. Storybook Land is the crown jewel of Aberdeen and a must-see for kids and adults.
Education: Aberdeen offers top-rated education with a K-12 public school system. A first-rate Catholic School system with Preschool-12th grade and an excellent Christian School K-12. Aberdeen is the home of Northern State University - GO WOLVES! The University and Aberdeen have a strong, interconnected relationship, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Culture: A family-oriented town with a vibrant community feel, historic architecture, and local amenities that serve as a destination for the surrounding rural regions.
Regional Hub: Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life while remaining within a three-hour drive of Sioux Falls, Fargo, ND or Bismark, ND. Aberdeen has a regional airport with daily flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.
This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values quality care, community impact and professional growth .
Worksite address
aberdeen, SD, 57401, US
Who can apply
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