Acute Care Physical Therapist

Location : Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type : Regular

Work Shift : Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range : $39.50 - $59.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

May be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment : This position qualifies for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, offering an extra payment of $167 each month (up to $10,000) to assist with loan repayment.

Working Hours : 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.; Lunch Break 12 : 00 p.m. - 1 : 00 p.m.; Every 4th Weekend

You Belong at Avera

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team where your contributions matter and our goal is to Move Health Forward for our patients.

Overview

In this role, you will coordinate and deliver exceptional physical therapy services tailored to individual patients and groups, aligning with departmental objectives and the principles of physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct evaluations of assigned patients by collecting data from various sources, including patient records, interviews, observations, and collaboration with team members.
• Create and implement personalized treatment programs, discussing the plan of care with patients and educating families and caregivers on home exercises as needed.
• Utilize activities and strategies to promote health and achieve treatment goals, continually revising intervention plans based on patient evaluations.
• Administer direct therapy services in various settings, customizing therapy plans to meet patients' physical, emotional, and intellectual needs as part of a comprehensive care plan.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other essential reports per professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status and overall care.
• Build rapport and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and families throughout the intervention process.
• Engage in professional development through educational programs, literature, and in-service training.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants, techs, and students, ensuring safe and effective patient care and departmental operations.
• Stay informed on the proper use of patient care equipment.

Essential Qualifications :

Education and Certification :

Expectations :

Benefits :

Avera offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible part-time and full-time employees, promoting balanced and healthy lives :

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.