Physical Therapist (PT)

Avera Gregory Healthcare Center; South Dakota; On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement match

Mentorship program

Job summary

Avera Gregory Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver therapy services. You will implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art facility near the Missouri River.

Qualifications include an active state license and strong communication skills. The role offers flexible scheduling, PTO from day one, and ongoing professional development opportunities within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Active license in the state of practice.
• Physical Therapist - Licensing Board.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and gather data from records, interviews and team members.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Review plan of care with the patient.
• Instruct patient and caregivers in home programs or exercises.
• Provide direct therapy services in various settings and coordinate with care plans.
• Prepare documentation of evaluation results and treatment progress.
• Communicate with patient, family, physician, and care team.
• Supervise PT assistants, techs, and students to ensure safe care.

Education

Physical Therapist - Licensing Board

Active license in the state of practice

Job description

Location & Compensation

Location: Avera Gregory 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. $37.25 - $56.25.

Position Highlights

May be eligible for up to $50,000 in bonuses. Flexible work schedule - Options for a 4-Day Work Week or Part Time (min 24 hours per week). 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. Work in Avera's brand new facility with a State-of-the-Art Therapy Gym. 20 miles from the Missouri River with miles of country for deer hunting, pheasant hunting, fishing, and camping! Progressive team interested in mentoring and promoting life-long learning. Large network with continuing education opportunities. 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

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Licensed physical therapist

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].

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.