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Physical Therapist - Neuro Rehab (32hrs/week) - Miller Hill Clinic Polinsky

Physical Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64k-$95k

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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

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

Functional neurological disorder treatmentPatient evaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationSeating and equipment evaluationClinical instructionPatient education

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked 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 powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota289 active21,944 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,479 in the last 30 days4,652 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 Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index148 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,928 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Annual continuing education budget
Reimbursement for licensure expenses
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,434/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.