Pays $37.25-$56.25/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$94k (286 jobs)
About the Role
Outpatient physical therapy. M-F 8-5, no weekends. $10K sign-on bonus and loan repayment. Yankton, SD.
Join Avera Health as a Physical Therapist – $10K Sign-On Bonus, No Weekends in Yankton, South Dakota, United States. Location: Avera Fox Run Medical Plaza Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $37.25 - $56.25/hour.
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $10,000)
- PTO available day 1
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Avera Health in Yankton, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services by implementing individualized treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient status and ensure effective care delivery.
Requirements
Requires an active physical therapist license in the state of practice. Must possess the ability to perform essential job functions including effective communication and physical assessment skills.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% have no call, 61% 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 $110k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Avera Health 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 physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. 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 ~$97k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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