Physical Therapist (PT)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); In loco; USD 51.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Descrizione del lavoro

Avera St Anthony's Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, and supervise PT staff while ensuring high-quality care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication with patients and families, and adherence to department goals. Eligible candidates may access a sign-on bonus and a student loan repayment program.

Competenze

• Must hold an active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Mansioni

• Evaluate assigned patients using data from records, interviews, observation and team members.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs; review plan of care with patient.
• Provide direct therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings with coordinated plans.
• Prepare documentation such as evaluation results and progress notes.
• Supervise and coordinate physical therapy assistants, techs, and students while ensuring safe patient care.
• Communicate status and needs to patient, family, physician and team; attend care conferences when applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment use and safe operation.

Conoscenze

Physical therapy

Team collaboration

Communication

Formazione

Physical Therapist license (state)

Licensed physical therapist

Descrizione del lavoro

Work Shift

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera St Anthony's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$37.25 - $56.25

Position Highlights

Position coverage includes inpatient, outpatient, and home health.

May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus 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. Reviews plan of care with patient. Instructs patient, family, caregivers in home program or exercise as appropriate.
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establish and modify 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. Attends care conferences when applicable.
• Establishes rapport and work 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.
• Oversees physical therapy assistants, techs, and students in an efficient and effective manner that ensures safe patient care and smooth departmental operation.
• Maintains knowledge of proper use of equipment for patient care.

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

• 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].