Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-Time - Temporary

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nations 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of Americas 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.
• Great employees are our best investment here at Avera! Let us help you keep growing while being a part of the Avera team!

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

• Bachelors degree required
• Masters 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

• TEMPORARY POSITION - LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
• Monday Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • Occasional weekend
  • Occasional holiday

Pay

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

• $35.00 - $53.00

What Makes Avera Special?