Vascular Surgeon – Joint Opportunity with North Central Heart Institute and Avera McKennan Hospital

In collaboration with Avera McKennan Hospital, North Central Heart Institute seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon to join our exceptional team of specialists. Join our team of 3 vascular surgeons in a state-of-the-art environment, providing cutting-edge vascular care to patients across the region. The Vascular Surgeons provide services at Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Heart Hospital, and North Central Heart Institute. 

As a vital multidisciplinary team member, you will have access to the latest technology, advanced surgical suites, and a robust referral network. You’ll also contribute to outreach initiatives to improve access to vascular care within North Central Hearts footprint.  

Responsibilities: 

• Perform a full spectrum of vascular surgeries, including both open and endovascular procedures within Avera McKennan Hospital and Avera Heart Hospital. 
• Staff vascular surgery services at Avera McKennan Hospital on a rotational basis with North Central Heart colleagues.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, interventional radiologists, hospitalists, podiatrists, orthopedics, pulmonologists, and primary care physicians.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education programs.
• Support outreach efforts to expand vascular services within the region.
• Contribute to the education and mentoring of medical students, residents, and other clinical staff as applicable.

Qualifications: 

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Vascular Surgery Fellowship.
• Board certified or Board eligible in Vascular Surgery.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Dakota.
• Strong commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation package, including a generous base salary and productivity incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.
• Relocation assistance and signing bonus.
• A supportive and collegial work culture with a shared commitment to clinical excellence
• Two-year track to practice partnership and ownership in the Avera Heart Hospital.
• High degree of physician autonomy
• Equal call, Day 1
• Highly respected 26-physician private cardiovascular group with over 44-year history of excellence.

About North Central Heart Institute and Avera McKennan Hospital:

• NCH Institute is an independent cardiovascular practice that includes all specialties related to cardiac and vascular disease. For over 44 years NCH Institute physicians and staff have dedicated themselves to providing exceptional healthcare services through innovative care delivery models.
• Avera McKennan is a 545 bed hospital with a dedicated inpatient oncology unit that serves the tertiary referral center with a 24/7 hospitalist service support for the Avera Health System, non-profit Catholic organization.
• The Avera footprint spans SD, MN, IA, NE and ND, providing a referral network of more than 1100 professionals in 300 locations and over 2 million visits per year. 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 

SD is ranked #2 state (Becker's Hospital Review) and Sioux Falls was historically ranked #3 one of the nation's best cities for Physicians to live in (Medscape) – a great place to raise a family. Money Magazine recognized Sioux Falls as the “best place to live in America” for its quality of life, including its low crime rate, high-quality education, clean air and water, lack of traffic congestion, and friendly residents. 

• One of the most business-friendly communities in the nation with a strong health service, finance, technology, communications, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
• No state income tax
• Recreational activities abound with 64 parks intertwined along the Big Sioux River
• Downhill skiing and hiking readily available in the Black Hills in the western side of SD
• Host to professional basketball, baseball, and hockey teams
• Excellent array of educational opportunities for all ages
• Wide variety of arts, entertainment and shopping.     

Avera Heart Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in heart and vascular care. As the region's first hospital dedicated solely to the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, we’re focusing on the nation's number one killer. Patients receive the benefits of advanced technology and personalized services specific to their individual needs.

Unmatched Heart & Vascular Care

Avera Heart Hospital offers focused heart and vascular care. We offer a combination of clinical quality and the latest technology in an environment that is comfortable and friendly.

The physicians at North Central Heart, a division of Avera Heart Hospital, offer outreach in over 35 locations in a three-state region.

Advanced Technology & Expert Care

Avera Heart Hospital is a state of the art facility offering advanced technology and services, including:

• Advanced Interventional and Structural Program 
• Accredited Chest Pain Center 
• Dedicated team of physicians 
• Advanced cardiac imaging including cardiac MRI, a high-performance CT, four state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs, hybrid robotic vascular lab, dedicated electrophysiology labs and a design that’s ideal for quick diagnosis and treatment of STEMIs
• Planet Heart – Offers heart and vascular screenings including calcium CT scoring and artery screening combined with other key checkpoints to help you understand your risk of heart disease or stroke

Emergency Heart Care

Avera Heart Hospital has a full-service Emergency Department - Staffed by specially trained emergency physicians