Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient/LTC | Day Shift

Sioux Center Health; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer matching

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver therapy services to patients according to department goals. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize care.

This position features a regular day shift, weekdays, with some holiday coverage, and access to student loan repayment programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work the hours specified and perform essential job functions.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and gathers data from records, interviews, and teamwork.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans and reviews plans with patients.
• Uses activities to promote health and achieve treatment goals, adjusting as needed.
• Provides direct therapy services in coordination with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing teams.
• Prepares documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Communicates patient status and needs with patients, families, physicians, and team members.
• Establishes rapport with interdisciplinary teams and participates in care conferences.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and training.
• Oversees PT assistants, techs and students to ensure safe care.
• Maintains knowledge of proper equipment use.

Education

Active license in the state of practice

Licensed physical therapist

Job description

Avera St Benedict Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver therapy services to patients according to department goals. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize care.

This position features a regular day shift, weekdays, with some holiday coverage, and access to student loan repayment programs.