Outpatient Occupational Therapist OR Physical Therapist | Lymphedema

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,361 - 74,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Sign-on bonus of $15,000

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Physical or Occupational Therapist in Sioux Falls. This role offers an hourly pay range of $39.05 to $59.12 depending on experience, with additional benefits like a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment assistance.

The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver therapy services, evaluate patients, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work specified hours and effectively communicate.
• Capable of performing essential job functions satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients using various data sources.
• Develop individualized treatment programs for patients.
• Provide direct therapy services in functional settings.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Lymphedema experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Education

Active state license as a Physical Therapist

1-3 years experience as a licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Position Details

Location: Avera Therapy-Plaza 5-Sioux Falls.

Worker Type: Regular.

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America).

Pay Range

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$30.75 - $53.75

Physical Therapist: $39.05-$59.12

Occupational Therapist: $33.83-$50.87

This position will accept either a SD licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist with lymphedema experience greatly preferred.

Position Highlights

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SIOUX FALLS, SD.

• AVERA WILL COVER COSTS TO BECOME LYMPHEDEMA CERTIFIED.*

$15,000 sign on bonus eligible with a 3 year commitment!

Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department.

What You Will Do

• Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient 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.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Physical Therapist - Licensing Board, an active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years Experience as a licensed physical therapist.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].