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Encompass Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Physical Therapist Asst.

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Extra attention to detail

Exceptional outcomes

Be the Connection.

Your role as a physical therapy assistant (PTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day.

Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions.

As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care.

At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

PRN Opening

Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

  • Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
  • Perform physical therapy treatment tasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists.
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.

Credentials

  • Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required.
  • CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
  • Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
  • Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
  • Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:

  • Benefits that begin when you do.
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com

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Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care in accordance with hospital, state, and federal regulations. Maintain ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure patient and staff needs are met.

Requirements

Requires current state licensure or certification as a physical therapy assistant. Successful completion of an accredited associate's degree program in physical therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
7%

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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 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Encompass Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock-purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts