Physical Therapist (PT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Student Loan Repayment Program

Monthly extra payment toward principal

Job summary

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Chamberlain, SD, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver daily services and lead patient-centered therapy for diverse groups.

You will evaluate patients, design individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the rehabilitation, medical and nursing teams to meet goals and improve mobility and function.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must be able to perform each essential job function with adequate vision and hearing and to communicate effectively.
• These requirements describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients with data from records, interviews, observations and team.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs.
• Uses activities to promote health and achieve treatment goals; adjusts plans as needed.
• Provides direct therapy across settings and coordinates with rehab, medical and nursing care.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluation results, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician and team about status and needs.

Skills

Work hours

Communication

Auditory/visual

Education

Active PT license

Licensing Board

1–3 years experience

Job description

Location

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $35.50 - $53.75

Position Highlights

• May be eligible for $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Student Loan Repayment: This position is 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

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

• Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
• 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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.