Physical Therapist | Outpatient

A full-time, regular position primarily during the day with rotating weekends and holidays at the Therapy Center in Aberdeen.

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 established objectives of the department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing services.
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals; establishes and modifies intervention and strategies for patients’ treatment programs 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.
• Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress, and needs.
• Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice (upon hire).
• Ability to work the specified hours, including visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1-3 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.50 - $53.75 per hour, dependent upon experience. May be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, providing an extra payment of $167 per month (up to $10,000) to help pay down principal balance faster.