Physical Therapist; PT

Pay Range

$35.50 – $53.75 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

May be eligible for $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Student Loan Repayment:
This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

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.

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others. 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 – active license in the state of practice upon hire.

• 1–3 years experience as a 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.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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