Physical Therapist

The South Dakota State Government

Job Location:

Redfield, SD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 84814 - 103654

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 33920
Agency: SD Developmental Center
Location:Redfield SD
Salary: $84814.56-$103654.58. Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: MB
Closing Date: 12/5/25

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center please visit .

Summary:

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence grow their skills discover advancement opportunities and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Our Benefits Include:

15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible Benefits - Dental Vision Life Insurance Critical Illness and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Job Summary:

Physical Therapist must be a licensed Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist attempts to restore bodily functions relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent disability to those suffering from a disability injury or disease.

A Physical Therapist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of each clients sensorineural musculoskeletal cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as well as their functional needs to ensure the delivery of high-quality individualized physical therapy services.

Examines and test clients.
Prepares documented summaries which include strengths problems and a plan for client treatment referral or future review.
Administers direct physical therapy treatment of clients to ensure safe physical therapy services for the client.
Provides client positioning transfer joint mobility and training to staff with direct patient care treatment or training duties to ensure continuity of physical therapy services throughout the facility.
Assists physicians and orthopedic consultants with relevant client examinations by interpreting and explaining planned orthopedic surgeries and physical medicine treatments to facility staff and client families.
Participates in interdisciplinary client review meetings by providing recommendations for treatment and progress reports to ensure each client receives an individualized treatment plan.
Performs other work as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must be or eligible to be licensed as a Physical Therapist by South Dakota State Board of Osteopathic and Medical Examiners and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

human growth and development;
anatomy physiology pharmacology and kinesiology;
current methods techniques and purposes of physical therapy;
the care and operation of physical therapy equipment.

Ability to:

evaluate the condition of clients in relation to physical therapy and to establish an appropriate treatment program;
establish and maintain an effective working relationship with staff and clients;
maintain accurate records and reports of client treatment and progress;
communicate effectively with staff clients medical consultants and clients families;
train allied staff in anatomy physiology and physical medicine areas;
supervise;
coordinate services with other programs at the facility.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:

An Equal Opportunity Employer

#LI-Onsite

15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible Benefits - Dental Vision Life Insurance Critical Illness and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Examines and test clients.
Prepares documented summaries which include strengths problems and a plan for client treatment referral or future review.
Administers direct physical therapy treatment of clients to ensure safe physical therapy services for the client.
Provides client positioning transfer joint mobility and training to staff with direct patient care treatment or training duties to ensure continuity of physical therapy services throughout the facility.
Assists physicians and orthopedic consultants with relevant client examinations by interpreting and explaining planned orthopedic surgeries and physical medicine treatments to facility staff and client families.
Participates in interdisciplinary client review meetings by providing recommendations for treatment and progress reports to ensure each client receives an individualized treatment plan.
Performs other work as assigned.

human growth and development;
anatomy physiology pharmacology and kinesiology;
current methods techniques and purposes of physical therapy;
the care and operation of physical therapy equipment.

Ability to:

evaluate the condition of clients in relation to physical therapy and to establish an appropriate treatment program;
establish and maintain an effective working relationship with staff and clients;
maintain accurate records and reports of client treatment and progress;
communicate effectively with staff clients medical consultants and clients families;
train allied staff in anatomy physiology and physical medicine areas;
supervise;
coordinate services with other programs at the facility.