Physical Therapist (PT)

Sioux Center Health; South Dakota; On-site; USD 51,315 - 77,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development with mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist for their team in South Dakota. The role involves evaluating patients, developing tailored treatment programs, and providing therapy services aligned with medical care plans.

Applicants must possess an active license and demonstrate strong communication and patient evaluation skills. The company offers significant benefits, including retirement contributions and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including effective communication.
• Visual acuity to perform duties necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment programs.
• Provide direct therapy services and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient evaluation

Therapy program development

Team collaboration

Education

Active license in Physical Therapy

Licensing Board Certification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

• 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].

Location: Avera Gregory Hospital
Worker Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Note: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Pay Range: $37.25 - $56.25