Outpatient Occupational Therapist OR Physical Therapist | Lymphedema

Location: Avera Therapy‑Plaza 5, Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $30.75 - $53.75 per hour (actual pay dependent upon experience) Position Highlights THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SIOUX FALLS, SD. Pay: 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. *Avera will cover costs to become lymphedema certified.* $15,000 sign‑on bonus eligible with a 3‑year commitment. Student Loan Repayment: You may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month, an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services, implementing specific treatment programs 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 Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members. Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishing and modifying interventions and strategies based on ongoing evaluation. Provide direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, planning therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Prepare documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports. Communicate effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress, and needs. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program. Enhance 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 specified hours. To perform this job successfully, the individual must perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having adequate visual acuity, effective communication, hearing, and understanding of speech. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Physical Therapist – Licensing Board: 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. 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 workflow 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr