Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$39-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Our Team! Big Stone Therapies- where your professional development and Mentorship for all experience levels are given 1st place! Student Loan Repayment options available! You would be welcomed in by a supportive close-knit team who focuses on patient centered care. Are you ready to make a BIG IMPACT?
About the Position
At Big Stone Therapies, you are part of a comprehensive health family that is rooted in our core values of faith, family, fairness, and fun. We are a growing company looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our therapy team in the community of Staples, MN.
- Job Title: Physical Therapist
- Location: Lakewood Health Systems
- Position type: Full-time, benefited, 1.00 FTE
Hours/Schedule: This position will generally be scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday schedule.
Settings: This position offers the opportunity to work with adult and geriatric patients across SNF/LTC and Outpatient settings. We are looking for a candidate who is Lymphedema certified or interested in pursuing certification to further develop this specialty within their practice!
About Our Team
Our skilled clinicians work in collaborative care teams with energy and passion for providing the highest level of excellence in patient care. Offering PT, OT, and SLP services, we incorporate a multidisciplinary approach with great teamwork all around.
About the Communities
Staples is a small city located in central Minnesota, United States, in Wadena County. It has a rich history and offers a variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Staples is surrounded by numerous lakes and parks, making it a hub for outdoor enthusiasts.
There are opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife watching. The city has a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, with several community events taking place throughout the year.
The local school district provides educational opportunities for the younger population, and there are various social and cultural clubs for residents to get involved in.
What We Offer
At Big Stone Therapies, we offer an extensive array of professional development and continuing education options, including:
- 16-hours annually of paid Professional Development time
- Free in-house CE course offerings – all of which qualify for CE credits
- Annual budget allowance for additional courses
- Paid MedBridge Education subscription
- Paid Professional Memberships
- Paid License Fees
- Funding toward specialty certifications
Funding Towards Advanced Degree Programs
- Funding for in-house residency opportunities through a partnership with the Evidence in Motion (EIM) organization
- We also offer a full range of insurance and other benefits, including:
- Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with employer contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Generous paid time off and sick leave accrual
Big Stone Therapies, Inc. is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation services by optimizing health and function for families and businesses within their communities through caring, hands-on healing.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program. They must have, or be eligible for, PT licensing in Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team in SNF/LTC and outpatient settings. They will collaborate with PT, OT, and SLP colleagues to optimize health and function for patients in the Staples community.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (268 salary observations; 812 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k 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 | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,535 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Minnesota vs national | $98k median in Minnesota | $94k nationally (+4%)268 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 289 active | 21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 62% 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 repayment318 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,337 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Big Stone Therapies a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,535 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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