Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-time - Avera@Home Yankton : Job Details

The Physical Therapist at Avera provides critical care by restoring function, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities for patients in home and healthcare facility settings. This role is supported by a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing teamwork and a compassionate approach to patient care. The position offers competitive pay, benefits like a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment, and opportunities for career growth within an award-winning healthcare organization.

**May be eligible for a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

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, free health insurance, options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join Avera@Home as a Physical Therapist (PT)! Be a part of a team that is dedicated to giving quality care to patients in their home where they are most comfortable!

Position Highlights:

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

Job Summary

• The Physical Therapist restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy services in the home and healthcare facility setting.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served by Avera@Home.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program of the American Physical Therapy Association preferred.
• One or more years experience in-hospital Physical Therapy, long-term care, or outpatient therapy preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed by the State of South Dakota as a Physical Therapist required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, or North Dakota may be required depending on the service area. If required, must obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position or of the requirement.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

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

• $35.00 - $53.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?

Physical Therapist, Home Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Sign-On Bonus, Career Growth, Licensed Physical Therapist, Avera Health