Travel Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$70/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
A healthcare facility located north of Fargo, North Dakota is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist to complete a 13-week contract. Details are below!
- Pay: $70/Hour
- Weekly pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
- Housing potentially provided
Travel Physical Therapist Job Opportunity
- Full-time, contract opportunity
- Duration: 13-weeks
- Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday
- Start Date: ASAP
- Setting: mix of inpatient and outpatient
- Physical Therapist will see an average of 8 patients per day
- Evaluate patients’ physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and function
- Provide therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation services, and hands-on treatments to support patient recovery
Document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care
Travel Physical Therapist Qualifications
- Active North Dakota licensure, compact state licensure, or the ability to obtain prior to hire
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist highly preferred
- BLS certification upon hire
The Surrounding Location
Situated in the fertile Red River Valley, offering a strong community connection to regional farming and agribusiness
Easy access to outdoor recreation with many areas for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and plenty of beautiful natural spots to explore
Welcoming, small-town atmosphere known for its safe neighborhoods, active civic groups, and excellent public schools
Scenic, peaceful setting with convenient highway access to larger nearby commercial centers
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapeutic services. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active North Dakota or compact state physical therapy license and possess BLS certification. Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is highly preferred for this contract role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
In North Dakota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (38 salary observations; 114 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $146k | Physical Therapy median $125k (middle half $103k–$130k)144 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| North Dakota vs national | $89k median in North Dakota | $94k nationally (−5%)38 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$164k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Dakota | 41 active | 21,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index174 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Physical Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fargo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $295k
- Typical market rent
- $1,079/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.9
- State income tax
- Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.