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Aberdeen, South Dakota

Physical Therapist | Outpatient

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.5-$53.75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Location: Therapy Center-Aberdeen Worker Type: Regular
  • Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)
  • Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $35.50 - $53.75 Position Highlights May be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!! Student Loan Repayment: This position may be 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. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department What you will do Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.

Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishes and modifies intervention and strategies for patients’ treatment program based on ongoing evaluation.

Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.

Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.

Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress and needs. Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Essential

Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Physical Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years Experience as a licensed physical therapist Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.

Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services by implementing individualized treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient status and ensure effective care plans.

Requirements

Requires an active physical therapist license in the state of practice. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient communicationClinical assessmentHealth promotionCare coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 50% 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 ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in South Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$74k–$112kPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $72k–$111k)300 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Dakota50 active22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 10 employers
10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
1
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

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$90k-$140k
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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 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $10,000
Student loan repayment up to $10,000
PTO available day 1
Retirement with up to 5% employer match
Career development and mentorship

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,097/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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