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Monument Health
Rapid City, South Dakota

Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.14-$51.73/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 45m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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  • Primary Location
  • Rapid City, SD USA

Department

  • RCH Physical Therapy
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Starting Pay Rate Range $26.14 - $51.73
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient $26.14-$32.67, Physical Therapist - Inpatient $41.38-$51.73
  • (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

*UP TO $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Physical Therapist Assistant 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 or Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work collaboratively to carry out patient care and operational duties for the Physical Therapy Department, as indicated, and will do so with a positive attitude. Provides physical therapy services to outreach sites as indicated. You will participate as an active member of the health care team by performing assigned tasks, designated activities, and functions for which you have received training in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of the patient.

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.

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.

All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

  • Required:
  • Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
  • Certification - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred

  • Education - Bachelors: Physical Therapy
  • Certification - Physical Therapist (PT) - South Dakota Board of 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

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient-focused physical therapy services and perform operational duties within the department. Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver evidence-based treatments and maintain accurate medical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Physical Therapist Assistant certification from the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy. Candidates must be capable of performing heavy physical labor and meeting departmental productivity standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningCollaborationClinical judgment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k 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 ~$81k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

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

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
Health insurance (implied by hospital system)
Retirement plan (implied by hospital system)