Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist

Position Overview

Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Salary: Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient $23.48‑$29.35, Physical Therapist - Inpatient $40.98‑$51.22

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate, patient‑focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life‑changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work collaboratively to carry out patient care and operational duties for the Physical Therapy Department with a positive attitude. You will provide physical therapy services to designated outreach sites and participate as an active member of the health care team by performing assigned tasks and functions in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care – doing the right thing every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care; performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental, and evidence‑based standards to meet or exceed outcome benchmarks.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner that supports medical necessity in accordance with departmental standards.
• Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges, and authorizations while demonstrating effective time management per departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in professional development by completing all required education and certification processes in a timely manner, promoting the profession both within and outside Monument Health.
• Provides supervision in compliance with state, federal, and professional association standards.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers in treatment, goal setting, and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
• Requirements: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in Physical Therapy
• Qualifications: Physical Therapist (PT) – South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: UP TO $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*