Per Diem Physical Therapist ($115/visit - up to $150k yearly)
Listed compensation
$115/day
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
PER DIEM PHYSICAL THERAPIST: EARN UP TO $150K/YEAR!
Earn $115 per routine visit. Enjoy flexibility. Make a difference.
Looking for the freedom to control your schedule without sacrificing earning potential? At TRU Healthcare, you can enjoy the flexibility of per diem work, competitive pay, and the opportunity to earn up to $150,000 per year while helping patients live healthier, more independent lives.
We're a healthcare team rooted in servant leadership, empathy, altruism, and integrity. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want your work to make a real difference, we'd love to meet you!
Why Join TRU Healthcare?
- High Earning Potential: Earn $115 per routine visit, with the potential to make up to $150K annually based on productivity and available visits.
- Flexible Schedule: Choose visits that fit your availability—without a set full-time schedule.
- Less Time on Documentation: Our innovative, AI-powered documentation tools help streamline paperwork so you can focus on patient care.
- Meaningful Work: Help patients improve mobility, regain independence, and achieve their goals in the comfort of their own homes.
- Supportive Team: Join a team committed to servant leadership, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Receive reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
Recognized as one of the Star Tribune's 2023 Top Places to Work, TRU Healthcare is committed to supporting the people who make a difference every day.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide in-home therapy focused on strength, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and continued progress.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and maintain timely clinical documentation.
What You'll Need
- Current Minnesota Physical Therapist license.
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a home health setting.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Previous home health experience preferred.
Compensation
$115 per routine visit | Up to $150,000/year earning potential
Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between patient visits. Actual annual earnings depend on productivity and available visits.
Per diem positions may have different benefit eligibility than regular full-time positions.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Build a schedule that works for you, earn competitive pay, and help patients live more independently—all with TRU Healthcare.
Apply today and see what you can achieve!
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and functional independence. Provide in-home therapy and educate patients and caregivers on safety and progress.
Requirements
Requires a current Minnesota Physical Therapist license and graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the ability to work independently in a home health setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (218 salary observations; 739 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $98k (middle half $83k–$106k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $99k median in Minnesota | $94k nationally (+5%)218 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 286 active | 21,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 35% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 16% offer loan repayment311 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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