Physical Therapist | Float
Company: Avera Health
Location: Saint Helena
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay
range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent
upon experience. $37.25 - $56.25 Position Highlights This position
will FLOAT among locations in Yankton SD (Fox Run, MMU, ASHH OP and
IP) and Hartington NE (clinic) depending upon census. Sign-On
Bonus! May be eligible for up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment:
This position may be 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. 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. A Brief Overview 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. Essential Qualifications 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. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Physical Therapist -
Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon
Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work
Experience: Licensed physical therapist Expectations and Standards
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 work flow with
other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient
environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and
standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint
Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then
Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying
part-time and full-time employees. We support you with
opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are
designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available
day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship 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 or
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