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Choosing the Right Place to Live is Just as Important as Choosing the Right Job. Learn More About Avera St. Luke’s in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations continues to celebrate Avera St. Lukes, in Aberdeen South Dakota for being the next Hometown Healthcare Hero member facility and community. Choosing the right place matters just as much as choosing the right career path. Avera St. Luke’s in Aberdeen is a great place to consider.

Aberdeen serves as the county seat for Brown County, with a population just under 30,000 people, making it the 3rd largest community in South Dakota. The area is known for many things such as the birthplace of Super 8 Motels, Dacotah Bank, Storybook Land and Avera St. Luke’s. Tom Seyer is a business owner and serves as Chair for Avera St. Luke’s Board of Directors.  “Avera St. Luke’s is a highly rated 5-star hospital, and there are very few of those around the country.” Tom Seyer, Business Owner, Avera St. Luke’s Board of Directors, Chair.

Avera St. Luke’s is licensed for 50 beds, with an additional 10 beds for its inpatient Behavior Health services. It also offers:

  • Level III Trauma Center and Emergency Department with 24/7 heart care
  • Long-Term Skilled Care
  • Assisted Living and Independent Living

Those who call Aberdeen home are thankful for the low cost of living and lower taxes. “As you travel around the country you see that home prices and those homes like ones here in Aberdeen are significantly higher in other parts of the country and our taxes are low. We have no state income tax which is attractive to a lot of people.” Tom Seyer, Business Owner, Avera St. Luke’s Board of Directors, Chair.

“As a health care provider, you think about your next step and where it’s going to be. This decision isn’t just about the facility, but about the quality of life you will have and that your family is going to have. Health care is challenging, and you want a place that is mission based, that has an administration that understands the value of health care professionals. There is also something about a sunset in South Dakota and one of my favorite things about Aberdeen is watching the sunsets.” Tom Seyer, Business Owner, Avera St. Luke’s Board of Directors, Chair

Ready to begin your career with Avera St. Luke’s and begin your life in Aberdeen?

Job opportunities include:

  • RNs
  • LPNs
  • Nursing Assistants
  • Dietary
  • And more…

There are sign-on bonuses for some positions and tuition reimbursement. Employees also receive a robust comprehensive benefits package that includes 40 hours front-loaded PTO, in addition:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance, with a free option for single coverage with a high-deductible health plan
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Voluntary benefits like Long-Term Care
  • Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs

Learn more about job opportunities with Avera St. Luke’s here: www.avera.org/careers.

To watch the video featuring Tom Seyer, Avera St. Lukes Board of Directors, Chair and business owner,  visit the SDAHO YouTube Page Here.

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