Physical Therapist (PT) | Outpatient

Sioux Center Health; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 48,904 - 74,046; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Brookings. This role involves providing physical therapy services and ensuring high-quality patient care by evaluating and implementing treatment programs. The ideal candidate will hold an active license in the state and have experience in physical therapy.

The position is PRN (as needed) with a pay range of $35.50 - $53.75, depending on experience. Candidates should be passionate about patient care and comply with Avera's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist as per state requirements.
• Ability to evaluate and implement treatment plans.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients using various data sources.
• Develop individualized treatment programs for patients.
• Provide direct therapy services in various functional settings.
• Prepare documentation as required by the profession.
• Communicate effectively regarding patients' status and needs.

Skills

Physical therapy skills

Patient evaluation

Communication

Education

Active license in the state of practice

1-3 years experience as a licensed physical therapist

Job description

Location

Avera Brookings Clinic a Department of Brookings Health System

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.75 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

This position will help cover leaves of absence, PTO, and overall growth. This position also has the potential to turn into a Part Time or Full Time position.

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 Upon Hire

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.

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].