Orthopedic Institute officially opens new location in Tea

Orthopedic Institute has cut the ribbon on its new location in Tea.

The independent physician group marked the grand opening today on a two-story, almost 80,000-square-foot medical building in the Bakker Landing development in Tea, south of 85th Street and west of Interstate 29 – near where the interchange is planned to begin construction this year.

Medical staff have been seeing patients there since February. Orthopedic Institute relocated from a building on the Avera McKennan campus.

“What a special moment this is, not just for Orthopedic Institute, but for the entire Tea community and the region we serve,” said Dr. David Jones Jr., board president and hand surgeon. “Today marks an exciting new chapter in our journey to provide exceptional orthopedic care.”

The new building was designed with patients in mind and the goal of expanding services and introducing advanced treatments in a convenient location, he said.

“We didn’t just want to build a larger clinic — we wanted to create a place that sets the standard for orthopedic care, one that reinforces our values of excellence, compassion and innovation,” he continued. “We’re proud to be part of the Tea community and look forward to many years of partnership, growth and continued care for the people who put their trust in us.”

All patient-facing space is on the first floor, including clinical space, advanced image and procedure capabilities and outpatient physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. A walk-in clinic is open nights and weekends.

OI is moving its Performance Center out of the GreatLIFE facility it shares at 69th Street and Southeastern Avenue. The new fitness center space is open to employees and also is used to help with rehabilitation for athletes.

“This moment is a culmination of so many individuals working with purpose and passion,” CEO Lynda Barrie said.

“To the city of Tea and its incredible residents, we are so grateful for the warm welcome. We feel truly honored to now call this community home. This new facility is more than a building — it’s a commitment. A commitment to providing outstanding care, to meeting patients where they are and to growing with the communities we serve.”

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