Pays $35-$52/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$112k (23 jobs)
Physical Therapist - Black Hills Ortho & Spine - PRN Weekends
About the Role
PRN weekend physical therapist at Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD. Hourly rate $35-$52.
Join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist – PRN Weekends in Rapid City, South Dakota. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Weekend (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35.00 - $52.00/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist – PRN Weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver physical therapy programs to help patients recover mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. Conduct examinations and evaluations while documenting patient progress and educating families on home exercises.
Requirements
Must possess the appropriate education level for state licensure and be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within the first 60 days of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Dakota, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 54 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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