Physical Therapist

Avera Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy across the continuum of care, helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve mobility and quality of life. You will evaluate patients using standardized assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver a full range of therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, and patient and family education.

Working collaboratively within Avera Health’s interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, occupational and speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals, you will contribute to coordinated care plans that reflect the organization’s culture of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. You will document all care promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record, track progress toward functional goals, and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and best-practice guidelines.

The Physical Therapist will provide care to a diverse patient population that may include orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, post-surgical, and geriatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, depending on organizational needs. Responsibilities include conducting initial and follow-up evaluations, setting measurable functional goals, educating patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, safe mobility, and use of assistive devices, and actively participating in discharge planning to support safe transitions of care.

Avera Health offers a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth. You will have opportunities to participate in clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education to advance your skills and support evidence-based practice. As part of a regional health system serving communities across the Upper Midwest, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes and advancing community health through respectful, dignified, and person-focused care.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical reasoning skills, effective communication, and a collaborative approach. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment, managing a varied caseload, and prioritizing patient needs while maintaining high standards of safety and infection control. A commitment to ongoing professional development and alignment with Avera Health’s mission and values is essential.

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients achieve their highest level of function and independence, and you are seeking a meaningful role within a mission-driven, team-oriented healthcare network, we invite you to consider this opportunity with Avera Health.