Physical Therapist Resident

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Avera Therapy-Avera Sports Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

This is a 1-year Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency position located in Sioux Falls SD at the Avera Human Performance Center.
We are seeking current clinicians or new-graduates looking to accelerate expertise in manual therapy orthopedics and clinical reasoning.
Avera Health and Evidence in Motion have partnered to provide this residency experience which is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
Clinical mentors in the program are Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS) and/orFellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).

Visit the following links to learn more about the residency program.

Website: Group Page: to submit applications is 5pm on Friday February 13 2026.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department. Participates under the supervision of the Residency Program Coordinator and the assigned Residency Program Mentor(s). Rotates through the established program of education as assigned by the department/Residency Program Coordinator.

What you will do

Evaluates assigned patients gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records interviews observation and team members. Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health and to achieve treatment goals establish and modify intervention and strategies for patients treatment program based on ongoing evaluation.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies plans therapy within the patients individual physical emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation medical and nursing care plans.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department such as evaluation results individualized treatment plans progress notes and other such reports.
Communicates effectively with the patient family physician and other disciplinary team members regarding the patients status progress and needs.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patients intervention program.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings workshops etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers.
Participates in program development of the department.
Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
Completes assigned Outpatient Physical Therapy Residency Program requirements and objectives.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:

Physical Therapist - Licensing Board Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice no later than July 1 within calendar year of hire Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .

Location:Avera Therapy-Avera Sports Institute-Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Position HighlightsThis is a 1-year Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency position located in Sioux Falls SD at the Avera Human Performance Center.We are seeking current clinici...