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Sanford Health

Acute Physical Therapist | Full-Time

Pay: $35.50–$52/hr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Sioux Falls, SD (Onsite)
Last Updated: 5 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.

$86,614 / year median in South Dakota

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Careers With Purpose As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.
  • Facility:
  • East Patient Building
  • Location:
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Address:
  • 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
  • Shift:
  • 8 Hours - Day Shifts
  • Job Schedule:
  • Full time
  • Weekly Hours:
  • 40.00
  • Salary Range:
  • $35.50 - $52.00
  • Pay Info:
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus AND Enhanced Hourly Wage!
  • Department Details
  • Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative hospital environment where your clinical skills make an immediate impact.
Sanford's Acute Care team serves a diverse caseload including pulmonary, surgical/trauma, cardiology, renal, ortho, neuro, oncology, general medical, and ICU patients—offering unmatched variety and daily professional growth. You'll be part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team that values autonomy, strong communication, and teamwork. With a positive culture, advanced technology, and the stability of one of the region's largest health systems, this is a great opportunity for therapists who want to make a meaningful difference and be challenged every day. $15,000 Sign-On Bonus AND Enhanced Hourly Wage (Apply to learn more!)
  • Job Summary
  • We're seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function.
Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.
  • Responsibilities
  • Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities
  • Documents patient's/resident's information for evaluation
  • Educates patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home
  • Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements
  • Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/residents; recommends necessary adjustments
  • Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process
  • Qualifications
  • Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
  • Benefits
  • Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
  • Req Number:
  • R-0271330
  • Job Function:
  • Allied Health
  • Featured:
  • No