Pays $39.5-$59.25/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$105k (29 jobs)

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Avera Health
South Dakota

Physical Therapist Acute | PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN Physical Therapist at Avera McKennan Hospital. Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays. Pay range $39.50-$59.25/hour.

Join Avera Health as a Physical Therapist – PRN, Rotating Weekends in South Dakota. Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: PRN 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

  • The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
  • These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $82K - $123K

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Avera Health as a Physical Therapist – PRN, Rotating Weekends.

Licensure & Certifications

An active license in the state of practice is required upon hire. The individual must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including effective communication and visual acuity.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient CommunicationDocumentationTeam CollaborationHealth PromotionIntervention StrategiesProfessional DevelopmentPatient CareTherapy ServicesExercise InstructionEquipment KnowledgeCare CoordinationFamily Education

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 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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