Physical Therapist

Location Avera St Anthony's Hospital Position Details Job type: Regular. Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (USA). Pay: $37.25 - $56.25 (actual rate depends on experience). Position coverage: inpatient, outpatient, and home health. Student Loan Repayment This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month a payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. 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 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. Review plan of care with patient. Instruct patient, family, caregivers in home program or exercise as appropriate. Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishing and modifying intervention and strategies for patients’ treatment program based on ongoing evaluation. Provide direct therapy services with 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 patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress and needs. Attend care conferences when applicable. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members, including family and physician, throughout the patient’s intervention program. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, workshops, etc. Oversee physical therapy assistants, techs, and students efficiently and effectively, ensuring safe patient care and smooth departmental operation. Maintain knowledge of proper use of equipment for patient care. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the 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 – Licensure: An active license in the state of practice upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Licensed physical therapist. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients and their families. 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 efficiently 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health