Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-time

Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-time at Avera Sister James Care Center summary:

As a Physical Therapist (PT) at Avera, you will be a crucial part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to restoring function and preventing disability in patients. This role involves organizing and conducting medically prescribed therapy programs while adhering to high standards of care aligned with our values of compassion and stewardship. Avera offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.   Join Avera as a Physical Therapist (PT) and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.   Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
• Career Growth opportunities!

Job Summary

• The Physical Therapist is accountable for organizing and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital, outpatient services and outreach sites to restore function and prevent disability.
• Helping patients reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic and Benedictine heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
• Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Religious Directives

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

License/Certification/Registration

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of South Dakota
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening Shifts, 8:00am-5:00pm; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Occasional weekends and holidays

Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $35.00 - $53.00

 

Keywords:

Physical Therapist, PT, Healthcare, Patient Care, Therapy Programs, Disability Prevention, Compassionate Care, Career Growth, Avera, Health Systems