Dynamic Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Loan Repayment

Avera Health; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% 401(k) employer match

Mentorship program

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver daily physical therapy services at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. You will implement individualized treatment plans for patients and work within an interdisciplinary team to advance patient outcomes.

The role requires an active state license and 1–3 years of PT experience. Expect a day shift in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with opportunities for professional growth and reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• 1–3 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist recommended.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from records, interviews, observation and team members.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishes and modifies intervention and strategies for patients’ treatment program based on ongoing evaluation.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress and needs.
• Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.

Skills

Physical therapy

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

PT licensure

Job description

Avera Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver daily physical therapy services at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. You will implement individualized treatment plans for patients and work within an interdisciplinary team to advance patient outcomes.

The role requires an active state license and 1–3 years of PT experience. Expect a day shift in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with opportunities for professional growth and reimbursement programs.