Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Fall River Health Services | Hot Springs, South Dakota

Pay Range: $40.00–$54.00 per hour, depending on experience

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! In this role, you will help patients of all ages recover from illness or injury, improve mobility and physical function, and achieve greater independence through individualized therapeutic care.

The Physical Therapist develops and implements treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, promotes safety and wellness, and works collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support the best possible outcomes.

Join FRHS and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Care: Coordinate physical therapy services and deliver direct therapeutic care to assigned patients. Teach patients and caregivers rehabilitation techniques that promote independence, safety, and optimal function. Provide preventive and rehabilitative services based on individual needs, age-specific considerations, and applicable physical therapy practice standards.

• Develop and Manage Treatment Plans: Complete initial assessments and ongoing reassessments to develop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient history, diagnoses, physician orders, patient and family needs, and established goals. Establish discharge plans when appropriate.

• Administer Therapeutic Treatments: Perform or oversee treatments involving physical agents and therapeutic equipment, including heat, water, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, as appropriate. Follow established utilization guidelines and protocols, provide patient and caregiver education, and communicate significant clinical findings or changes to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Document all skilled and medically necessary services accurately, thoroughly, and promptly. Ensure plans of care, clinical documentation, and services provided comply with applicable Medicare, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, insurance and payer requirements, and organizational policies.

• Support Quality and Compliance: Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality. Participate in quality management and improvement initiatives, complete required in-service education, and maintain current professional knowledge and skills.

• Supervise and Support Staff: Conduct Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, as applicable. Develop and update written instructions for Home Health Aides and provide supervision in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Collaborate Across the Organization: Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, business development meetings, and customer service initiatives to support organizational goals and community healthcare needs.

• Demonstrate Leadership and Teamwork: Build effective working relationships, communicate professionally, support the development of others, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered team environment.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $40.00–$54.00 per hour, depending on years of experience.

At Fall River Health Services, we are committed to providing quality care to our community while supporting the caregivers who make that care possible.

Fall River Health Services - Our Community at Heart.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: A graduate of a physical therapy program that is approved by the Council on Medical Education in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association. Two years of acute care, long-term care, or home health experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Good organizational skills, communications skills, teaching skills, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. Demonstrates an ability to access and use information in meaningful ways.
• Current registration to practice in the state of South Dakota. Current CPR certification.