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Monument Health
Rapid City, South Dakota

Physical Therapist | Home Health - Southern Hills

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$41.38-$51.73/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

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Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department Home Plus SP Home Care Services Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $41.38 - $51.73 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day.

As a Physical Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Physical Therapist, operating in the inpatient services area, you will provide direct care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, to enhance the physical health and functional abilities. You will also carry out operational duties for the Rehab Services Department as needed.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description Essential Functions: Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.

Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards. Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.

Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards. Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.

Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community. Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.

Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate. Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies. All other duties as assigned. Additional

Requirements

Required: Education - Bachelors: Physical Therapy Certification - Physical Therapist (PT) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy Preferred: Education - Masters: Physical Therapy Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Job Category Rehabilitation Job Family Physical Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 40 Monument Health Home Plus Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy care to patients of all ages to enhance their physical health and functional abilities. Perform operational duties for the Rehab Services Department and maintain accurate documentation to support medical necessity.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Physical Therapist license from the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy. Must be able to perform very heavy physical work and meet departmental productivity and documentation standards.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient careClinical judgmentEvidence-based practicePatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 42 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% have no call, 52% 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 ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$97k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Rapid City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Monument Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rapid City, South Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Scheduling