Join the Avera Health Team!

Award-Winning Health Care: Avera has been recognized among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, featured on Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers, and awarded as a Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Our Culture: Become part of a multidisciplinary team focused on compassion and teamwork, all aimed at Moving Health Forward for our patients and communities. Work where you are valued!

You Belong at Avera: We offer competitive pay, front-loaded PTO, options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, flexible shifts, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

About the Role: As a Physical Therapist Resident, you will join a mission-driven organization that fosters a positive company culture and a collaborative team environment.

Application Deadline: Submit your application by 5pm on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available starting Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• This is a 1-year Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency based at the Avera Human Performance Center.
• We welcome current clinicians or recent graduates ready to enhance their skills in manual therapy, orthopedics, and clinical reasoning.
• Avera Health has partnered with Evidence in Motion to provide this residency program, accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
• Your clinical mentors will include Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS) and/or Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver physical therapy services daily, implementing tailored treatment programs for individuals and groups based on established departmental objectives.
• Work under the supervision of the Residency Program Coordinator and assigned mentors.
• Engage in the structured educational program designated by the department and Residency Program Coordinator.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association is preferred.

Licensure and Certification:

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of South Dakota.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; working 80 hours over a 2-week period.

Pay Range:

• Starting at $33.50 per hour, with actual rates depending on experience.

What Makes Avera Special?