Physical Therapist (PT) | Acute

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

PTO day 1

Career development

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver PT services in the rehab department. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to reach functional goals.

The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment, student loan repayment options, and ongoing professional development. Schedule is M-F 8:00am–5:00pm, with every 4th weekend on-call.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Licensing board active status upon hire.
• Preferred: licensed physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients using multiple data sources.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans and educates patients/families.
• Uses interventions to promote health and adjust plans based on ongoing evaluation.
• Delivers direct therapy in various settings coordinating with rehab and nursing care.
• Prepares documentation per department requirements (evaluations, plans, progress notes).
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, and team; attends care conferences as applicable.
• Establishes rapport with interdisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Engages in professional growth through training and literature.
• Oversees PT assistants, techs, and students to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment use for patient care.

Education

Physical Therapist Licensing

Licensed physical therapist

Job description

Work Shift

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

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

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

Pay Range

$39.50 - $59.25

Position Highlights

M-F 8:00am to 5:00 pm, lunch 12-1pm, with every 4th weekend (7:30am-4:30pm)

This position 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].