Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Therapy
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Fall River Hospital

Physical Therapist - Contract Opportunity

Location: Hot Springs, South Dakota
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 8-hour shifts, Tuesday through Saturday
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

Provide physical therapy services to patients of all ages with developmental deficits, physical injury, or illness. Support rehabilitation and restoration of body functions to promote maximum client wellness and independence through therapeutic exercises and treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver direct therapeutic care and teach rehabilitation skills to clients and/or caregivers to promote independent functionality and safety.
• Provide preventive and rehabilitative physical therapy procedures tailored to client age and needs.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care based on assessments, client history, diagnosis, physician orders, and goals, including discharge planning.
• Perform or monitor treatments using physical agents such as heat, water, electrical muscle stimulation, and ultrasound.
• Follow utilization guidelines and protocols.
• Communicate significant clinical findings and changes to physicians and involved personnel.
• Document all skilled and medically necessary care thoroughly, timely, and accurately in compliance with Medicare, State, Federal, JCAHO, insurance, and payer requirements.
• Maintain client and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs and complete required in-service training to maintain skills and standards.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as applicable, including conducting supervisory visits and preparing written instructions according to policy and regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, business development, and customer service programs to support facility goals.
• Demonstrate leadership through effective communication, relationship building, teamwork, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Dakota
• BLS

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Must be able to work Tuesday through Saturday on 8-hour shifts.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and customer service.