Occupational Therapist (OT) OR Physical Therapist (PT) | Outpatient Lymphedema

Location

Avera Therapy‑Plaza 5, Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Schedule

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay

Pay range: $30.75 – $53.75 (actual rate dependent upon experience). OT Pay: $30.75 – $46.25.

Position Highlights

• Accepts either a South Dakota‑licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist; lymphedema experience greatly preferred.
• Avera will cover costs to become lymphedema certified.
• $15,000 sign‑on bonus eligible with a three‑year commitment.
• Student Loan Repayment Program: up to $10,000 assistance, $167 extra payment per month.

About the Role

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 the department’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from records, interviews, observation, and team members.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Use selected activities and tasks to promote health and achieve treatment goals; modify interventions based on ongoing evaluation.
• Provide direct therapy services in various functional settings, coordinating with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepare required documentation such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding status, progress, and needs.
• Establish rapport and cooperate with interdisciplinary team members throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs, literature, in‑service meetings, and workshops.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in South Dakota (or applicable state of practice).
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties.
• Effective communication skills (hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds).
• 1–3 years experience as a licensed physical therapist (preferred).
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
• Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Expectations and Standards

• Daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other members.
• Ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5 % employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.
• Wide range of benefits designed to support balanced, healthy lives.