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Monument Health
Rapid City, South Dakota

Physical Therapist | Outpatient | Orthopedic & Specialty Hospital

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K–$99K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Current Employees: If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department MHOSH Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Starting Pay Rate Range $38.23 - $47.79 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available to Qualified Candidates

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Physical Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career.

You will make a difference. Every day. As a Physical Therapist, operating in the outpatient services area, you will provide direct care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, to enhance the physical health and functional abilities.

You will also carry out operational duties for the Rehab Services Department as needed. Our physical therapy services are also provided at outreach sites in communities around the area in which you will play an active role in providing care.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.

Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards. Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.

Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards. Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.

Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community. Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.

Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate. Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies. All other duties as assigned. Additional

Requirements

Required: Education - Bachelors: Physical Therapy Certification - Physical Therapist (PT) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy Preferred: Education - Masters: Physical Therapy Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Job Category Rehabilitation Job Family Physical Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct outpatient physical therapy care to patients of all ages to enhance physical health and functional abilities. Perform operational duties for the Rehab Services Department and provide care at various community outreach sites.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy license. A Master's degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareEvidence-Based PracticeMedical DocumentationPatient EducationRegulatory ComplianceOrthopedic RehabilitationOutpatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist | Outpatient | Orthopedic & Specialty Hospital at Monument Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rapid City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Monument Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rapid City, South Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage
Retirement plans
HSA
FSA
Paid Time Off accrual bank
Tuition assistance
Flexible scheduling
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus