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Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics | Aberdeen, South Dakota

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapist in Aberdeen, SD. This 13-week assignment offers daytime hours, approximately 40 hours per week, and the opportunity to help patients restore mobility, strength, function, and independence across Aberdeen and surrounding outreach locations. This is an excellent South Dakota Physical Therapist job for a clinician seeking a consistent schedule and patient-centered outpatient care.

Physical Therapist Job Details

• Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Specialty: Outpatient Orthopedics and Physical Therapy
• Location: Aberdeen, South Dakota, with surrounding outreach locations
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,380–$2,550
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, Tuesday through Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Documentation System: EPIC electronic medical record
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8 patients per day
• Healthcare Setting: On-site outpatient rehabilitation with outreach services

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license eligible for practice in South Dakota
• Current BLS certification
• Experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting
• Strong clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation skills
• Ability to work a consistent Tuesday-through-Friday daytime schedule
• Experience with electronic medical records; EPIC experience is preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide outpatient orthopedic physical therapy focused on restoring mobility, strength, function, and independence
• Deliver patient care in Aberdeen and at designated South Dakota outreach locations
• Perform therapeutic interventions and monitor patient progress throughout each plan of care
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and recovery expectations
• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge information in EPIC
• Collaborate with providers and rehabilitation team members to support coordinated patient care
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach in a busy outpatient rehabilitation environment

Aberdeen is a welcoming South Dakota community known for its friendly atmosphere, scenic prairie surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation. Apply now to join this outpatient rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.