Physical Therapist - Neuro Rehab (32hrs/week) - Miller Hill Clinic Polinsky
Listed compensation
$64k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Building Location
Essentia Health - Miller Hill Health Plaza
Department: 2713800 PHYSICAL THERAPY - MHC
Job Description
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.
The ideal candidate will have experience or a demonstrated interest in working with individuals diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and in providing vestibular rehabilitation.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy accredited program
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with neurologic conditions, including spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury/concussion, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care, including participation in clinics as needed.
Work with vendors and healthcare providers to complete seating and equipment evaluations
This position is scheduled 32 hours per week across four days. Work hours are flexible and will fall between 7:00 a. m. and 5:00 p. m. There are no weekend or holiday requirements.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Current license in the state performing services
Organizational Highlights
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
*Must meet minimum FTE requirements
FTE
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
7am - 8am
Shift End Time
4pm - 5pm
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$63,598.08 - $95,397.12
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current license in the state of practice. Experience or a demonstrated interest in working with individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder and providing vestibular rehabilitation is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (292 salary observations; 821 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,565 salary observations; 64,931 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,928 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Minnesota vs national | $98k median in Minnesota | $94k nationally (+4%)292 state / 13,565 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 289 active | 21,944 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,479 in the last 30 days | 4,652 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index148 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Neuro Rehab (32hrs/week) - Miller Hill Clinic Polinsky at Essentia Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,928 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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