Physical Therapist | Acute

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

PTO available day one

Up to 5% employer matching for retirement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist responsible for delivering and coordinating therapy services. This role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment, and ensuring effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should possess an active state license and demonstrate strong skills in patient evaluation and treatment planning. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to patients' health and well-being from day one.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work specified hours and effectively communicate.
• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily.
• Understanding of speech and hearing is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients using various data sources.
• Implement individualized treatment programs.
• Prepare necessary documentation and communicate progress.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Individualized treatment development

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Active Physical Therapist license

Job description

Position Highlights

• Hours: 8-5pm, lunch 12-1pm, every 4th weekend and 1/2 holidays per year.
• May be eligible for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus with a 3‑year commitment.
• Student Loan Repayment: Avera will contribute up to $10,000, $167 per month, to help pay down your principal balance.

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 programs 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

• Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients needing services.
• Review the plan of care with the patient.
• Instruct the patient, family, and caregivers in home programs or exercises as appropriate.
• Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote health, achieve treatment goals, and modify intervention strategies based on ongoing evaluation.
• Provide direct therapy services within various functional settings and strategies, planning therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities.
• Prepare documentation such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant reports.
• Communicate effectively with the patient, family, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding status, progress, and needs.
• Attend care conferences when applicable.
• Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members throughout the intervention program.
• Enhance professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
• Oversee physical therapy assistants, techs, and students to ensure safe patient care and smooth departmental operation.
• Maintain knowledge of proper use of patient‑care equipment.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the specified hours, perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity, effective communication, hearing, and understanding of speech. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities without undue hardship.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Physical Therapist: An active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Licensed physical therapist.

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients and the community. Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold communication, attitude, responsiveness, and engagement (CARE). Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow and ensuring a productive, efficient atmosphere. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Benefits You Need & Then Some

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to …