Avera Health·De Smet, South Dakota
Responsible for coordinating and delivering physical therapy services by implementing individualized treatment programs for patients. This includes evaluating patient data, providing direct therapy, and documenting progress while collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team.
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$39.50 - $59.25
This position will primarily work out of Wessington Springs.
You 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.
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
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 the patients needing services. Reviews plan of care with patient. Instructs patient, family, caregivers in home program or exercise as appropriate.
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.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
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.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
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.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. 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. 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.
• Physical Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• Licensed physical therapist
Benefits: You Need & Then Some
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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org [talent@avera.org].
Requires an active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice. Candidates must possess the visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform clinical duties and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Market context
In South Dakota, physician openings are often driven by rural access needs, specialty coverage gaps, and ongoing demand in hospitals and clinics. These roles are competitive because employers may look for strong clinical credentials, board or specialty alignment, and experience that fits local patient volumes; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Review the certification and experience preferences closely, and confirm whether the schedule and coverage options match your practice needs before applying.
