Contract Hospice Physical Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Stillwater Hospice, LLC as a Hospice Physical Therapist – Contract, Per Visit in United States. Job Title/Position: Contract Hospice Physical Therapist Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Location: Rapid City South Dakota Stillwater hospice is expanding and growing! our Rapid City location is one of our best and we need a professional Physical Therapist to join our already amazing group.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive initial physical therapy assessments in the patient’s home, focusing on pain, mobility, functional abilities, and safety.
- Develop and document comfort‑oriented therapy plans of care that support hospice goals (e. g., positioning, transfers, gentle mobility, energy conservation), not long
- term rehab or strengthening programs.
- Provide limited, goal
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of South Dakota.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Minimum 1–2 years of clinical PT experience; prior hospice, home health, or geriatric experience strongly preferred.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and goals of care, with a patient‑ and family‑centered approach.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $150 - $200/visit
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Stillwater Hospice, LLC as a Hospice Physical Therapist – Contract, Per Visit.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Contract Hospice Physical Therapist at Stillwater Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Stillwater Hospice is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Stillwater Hospice lists compensation for this psychologist position at $150k to $200k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Rapid City, South Dakota.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($150k–$200k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Hospice Care, Comfort Care, Pain Assessment, Mobility Assessment, Functional Abilities Assessment, Safety Assessment, Care Plan Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Contract Hospice Physical Therapist conducts initial assessments and develops comfort-centered therapy plans focusing on pain, mobility, and safety for hospice patients in their homes. Key duties include providing limited, goal-directed treatment interventions and educating patients and family c...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2mo ago
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