Pays $35-$52/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$112k (23 jobs)

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Sanford Health
Rapid City, South Dakota

Physical Therapist - Black Hills Ortho & Spine - PRN Weekends

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

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

BLS

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationTherapeutic PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationMobility ImprovementPain ReliefStrength TrainingRegulatory ComplianceBLS Certification

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 23 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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