Physical Therapist (PT) | Outpatient | Human Performance Center

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 49,593 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement match (up to 5%)

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver PT services to individual patients and groups. You will implement treatment plans based on established department goals and PT principles, ensuring care is patient-centered and evidence-based.

You will evaluate patients, develop individualized programs, and document results while collaborating with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing teams to meet patient goals and maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice physical therapy in the relevant state is required upon hire.
• Preference given to candidates with 1–3 years of licensed PT experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and collects data from records, interviews, and team members.
• Develops and implements individualized PT treatment plans.
• Uses activities to promote health and adjusts plans based on ongoing evaluation.
• Provides direct therapy in various settings aligned with rehab, medical, and nursing plans.
• Documents evaluation results, treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
• Communicates patient status and needs with patients, families, physicians, and the team.
• Establishes rapport with the interdisciplinary team and family.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth through education and conferences.

Education

Physical Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

1-3 years Experience as a licensed physical therapist

Job description

Location:

Avera Human Performance Center-Sioux Falls

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.

$35.50 - $53.75

Position Highlights

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.
• 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.

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 or send an email to