Physical Therapist | Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center - Rapid City, SD | Full-Time

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Hermosa
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today. Facility: Black Hills Ortho&Spine Ctr Location: Rapid City, SD Address: 7220 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.00 - $52.00 Department Details At Black Hills Orthopedic and Black Hills Surgical Hospital, we’ve built a reputation as the region’s premier destination for orthopedic care. Our physical therapy department offers a collaborative and supportive environment where experienced therapists share their expertise and help each other succeed. New team members benefit from a strong onboarding and mentorship program, as well as an excellent continuing education program. We’re passionate about learning and growth—our clinic frequently hosts physical therapy students and provides opportunities for therapists to pursue specialization tracks. Located in a vibrant western South Dakota community, our therapists enjoy a diverse caseload, from sports and orthopedic rehab to a wide range of impairments, while working closely with physicians and APPs to deliver exceptional patient care. If you’re looking for a team that values education, collaboration, and professional development, this is the place for you. Job Summary We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function. Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day. Responsibilities * Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities * Documents patient’s/resident’s information for evaluation * Educates patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home * Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements * Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/residents; recommends necessary adjustments * Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0236579 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

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