Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-time at Avera Sister James Care Center summary:
The Physical Therapist (PT) at Avera is responsible for organizing and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability. This role involves working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with a focus on compassionate care and patient-centered outcomes. Avera offers a supportive culture, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities for its team members.
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.
What Makes Avera Special?
Keywords:
Physical Therapist, Healthcare, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Therapy Programs, Avera, Medically Prescribed, Career Growth, Team Environment, Compassionate Care
