No salary listed — similar Hospice and Palliative Medicine roles pay ~$255k (median of 5 jobs)

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Avera Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hospice Medical Director

Hospice and Palliative MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Lead hospice medical director. Primarily days with on-call. Serve Sioux Falls and system-wide. Nonprofit mission. PTO available day 1.

Join Avera Health as a Hospice Medical Director in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire or Doctor of Osteopathy

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Medical DiagnosisPatient CareHospice CareClinical LeadershipHealth EducationDiagnostic ProceduresCare PlanningPatient SafetyAseptic PracticesInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedical Record MaintenanceRegulatory Compliance

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

In South Dakota, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$290k across 90 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Hospice and Palliative Medicine roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
South Dakota

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with up to 5% Match
PTO Available Day 1
Career Development
Mentorship