Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$31-$49/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
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About the Position
At Big Stone Therapies, you are part of a comprehensive health family that is rooted in our core values of faith, family, fairness, and fun. We are a growing company looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our therapy teams in the community of Sisseton, SD.
- Job Title: Physical Therapist
- Location: Coteau Des Prairies Healthcare System
- Position type: Full-time, benefited, 1.0 FTE
Hours/Schedule: This position will generally be scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday schedule.
Settings: This position will work in a variety of settings including Outpatient, SNF/LTC, Inpatient, and Home Health.
About Our Team
Our skilled clinicians work in collaborative care teams with energy and passion for providing the highest level of excellence in patient care. Offering PT, OT, and SLP services, we incorporate a multidisciplinary approach with great teamwork all around.
About the Communities
Sisseton is a welcoming community located in the scenic glacial lakes region of northeastern South Dakota. Surrounded by rolling hills, beautiful prairie landscapes, and numerous lakes, the area offers year-round outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, and snowmobiling.
Sisseton is home to a rich cultural heritage as part of the Lake Traverse Reservation, bringing a strong sense of history, tradition, and community pride. Residents enjoy exploring nearby Sica Hollow State Park, climbing Nicollet Tower for panoramic views, and participating in local festivals and events that bring neighbors together.
What We Offer
At Big Stone Therapies, we offer an extensive array of professional development and continuing education options, including:
- 16-hours annually of paid Professional Development time
- Free in-house CE course offerings – all of which qualify for CE credits
- Annual budget allowance for additional courses
- Paid MedBridge Education subscription
- Paid Professional Memberships
- Paid License Fees
- Funding toward specialty certifications
Funding Towards Advanced Degree Programs
- Funding for in-house residency opportunities through a partnership with the Evidence in Motion (EIM) organization
- We also offer a full range of insurance and other benefits, including:
- Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with employer contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Generous paid time off and sick leave accrual
Big Stone Therapies, Inc. is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation services by optimizing health and function for families and businesses within their communities through caring, hands-on healing.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program. They must have, or be eligible for, PT licensing in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will provide high-quality rehabilitation services across outpatient, inpatient, SNF/LTC, and home health settings. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient health and function through collaborative care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $64k–$102k | Physical Therapy median $96k (middle half $69k–$109k)303 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | South Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Dakota | 50 active | 21,882 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,821 in the last 30 days | 4,444 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Big Stone Therapies a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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