Therapy/Rehabilitation - PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Position Overview: Avera Therapy‑Plaza 5‑Sioux Falls. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). Pay range: Physical Therapist $39.05‑$59.12. Occupational Therapist $33.83‑$50.87. This position will accept either a SD licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist with lymphedema experience greatly preferred. *15,000 sign on bonus eligible 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. Responsibilities Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. 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. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members. 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. 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. 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. 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. Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Qualifications 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 Benefits 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. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship Equal Employment Opportunity 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health