Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Vice President

• Develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and employee health & wellness aligned with Avera Health’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Design and implement competitive, equitable, and innovative pay and benefits programs that support caregiver well-being and organizational performance.
• Partner with leadership to align total rewards strategies with workforce needs, financial goals, and the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain effective governance structures for total rewards programs.
• Oversee benefits operations, ensuring effective, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across the organization.
• Manage vendor partnerships and contracts to optimize value, quality, and service for benefits administration.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate total rewards programs into the broader employee experience and strengthen engagement and retention.
• Communicate the value of total rewards in a clear and meaningful way to caregivers, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while modeling Avera’s values and advancing a culture of service excellence, stewardship, and collaboration.

Vice President – Total Rewards

Manager

• Manage the Watertown and Huron, SD HME branches.
• Oversee daily on site branch operations, including inventory control, equipment maintenance, and patient delivery logistics.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff to ensure all required competencies are achieved and maintained.
• Ensure ongoing learning and annual competencies are met.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues and develop improved methods to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with the Avera@Home HME leadership team on annual budget preparation, including revenue and expense projections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources, physicians, and health systems to support growth and retention.
• Partner with the leadership team to ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures, protocols, and standard work, driving ongoing efficiency and cost reduction efforts.

Manager – Home Medical Equipment

Analyst

• Prepare and provide analysis of the Avera Health Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare hospital, RHC and nursing home annual cost reports and audits.
• Assists with the Medicare and Medicaid audits for the Avera Health.
• Assemble Medicare and Medicaid 3rd Party Settlement Reserves analysis for all Avera Health PPS and CAH Hospitals, RHCs and nursing homes.
• Assists with the monthly contractual reserve calculation for all Avera Health Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes within RCA.

Reimbursement Analyst

Therapist

• Provides accurate and timely registration of both clinic and procedure patients, verifying insurance benefits accordingly.
• Coordinates communication with patient, employees, physicians and external financial agencies.
• Registers and schedules patients in a timely and accurate manner following established protocols.
• Answers phones, taking multiple calls from patients, physicians, nurses, technologists, and family members throughout the day.

Vice President – Total Rewards

Manager – Home Medical Equipment

Reimbursement Analyst

Medical Scheduler – Therapy