Physical Therapist- Outpatient Clinic

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$99k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – Full-Time
  • Location: Yankton, SD
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $80,000–$99,000 annually
  • Sign-On Bonus: $7,500
  • Address: 801 Summit St., Yankton, SD 57078
  • Experienced Physical Therapists and New Graduates Welcome!

About FYZICAL

Founded in 2012, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is a growing network of outpatient physical therapy clinics with locations across the country. We provide a medically based approach to health and wellness through comprehensive, individualized patient care, with specialized expertise in orthopedic, balance, vestibular, and pelvic health rehabilitation.

At FYZICAL, our clinicians have the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise, pursue specialty areas of interest, and build rewarding long-term careers in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Position Summary

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Yankton, SD is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team.

In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, balance, and mobility-related conditions while developing individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs and goals.

Whether you're an experienced Physical Therapist or a new graduate beginning your career, you'll have access to mentorship, continuing education, specialty training, and opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the patients you serve.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and patient goals
  • Provide evidence-based physical therapy treatments and interventions
  • Treat a diverse outpatient patient population with a variety of diagnoses and functional needs
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
  • Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and strategies to support continued progress
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Communicate and collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and members of the clinical team
  • Provide a positive, patient-centered experience throughout the course of care
  • Follow applicable professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinic standards

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current South Dakota Physical Therapist license or eligibility for South Dakota licensure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical team
  • Desire to continue learning and developing professionally
  • Outpatient experience is a plus but not required
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Why Join FYZICAL?

At FYZICAL, we want our clinicians to build careers, not simply fill positions. You'll join a team that values professional development, collaboration, clinical excellence, and providing an exceptional experience for our patients.

Benefits and Opportunities Include

  • $80,000–$99,000 annual salary
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus
  • Monthly profit-sharing opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Clinical mentorship and training
  • Specialty certification opportunities
  • Student loan repayment assistance

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

With opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, develop specialized skills, and grow professionally, FYZICAL provides an environment where Physical Therapists can build a rewarding long-term career.

Join FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Yankton and help patients move better, feel better, and get back to the life they love.

$80,000 - $99,000 a year

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationBalance rehabilitationVestibular rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in South Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$99kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)306 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Dakota53 active22,083 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% no call · 43% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,033 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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7
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Franklin, MA

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Continuing Education
Clinical Mentorship

Living in Yankton

Typical market rent
$1,050/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.