Full or Part Time Physiotherapist

Avera DeSmet Memorial Hospital
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. 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.
Reviews plan of care with patient. Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establish and modify 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. Attends care conferences when applicable.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
Oversees physical therapy assistants, techs, and students in an efficient and effective manner that ensures safe patient care and smooth departmental operation.
Maintains knowledge of proper use of equipment for patient care.
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.
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:
~ Licensed physical therapist

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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 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 Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.