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Webster, South Dakota

Physical Therapist - Webster Medical Center

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.5-$52/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled
  • Weekly Hours: 40
  • Salary Range: $35.50 - $52.00 $20,000 Sign-On Bonus! Union
  • Position: No Department Details Dedicated department with an emphasis on individualized support and connection

Summary Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients/patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease.

Job Description Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary.

Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.

Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.

Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.

Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.

Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.

Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver physical therapy programs to help patients recover mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. Conduct examinations and evaluations while documenting treatment plans and educating families on home exercises.

Requirements

Must possess the appropriate education level and a valid Physical Therapist license 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

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTherapeutic PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationMobility ImprovementPain ReliefStrength TrainingRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care

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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$74k–$108kPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $87k–$103k)274 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Dakota50 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), 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 ~$91k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 10 employers
11
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
1
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Webster

Median resident rent
$653/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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