Physical Therapist - Rehab

2 months ago
United States$68.6K - $108.2KFull TimePhysical Therapist
✓ No Call✓ No Nights

25th percentile — most Physical Therapist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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57% below median for Physical Therapist in US — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $220k over 3 years

Posted 62 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist - Rehab - M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • as requested by manager.
  • Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the acute and inpatient rehab environments.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.
  • Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
  • Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
  • Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $68.6K - $108.2K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in United States.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy InterventionsPatient EvaluationTherapeutic PlanningPain ReliefMobility ImprovementStrength IncreaseDeformity PreventionAge-Related TreatmentsClinical Practice GuidelinesDocumentationRegulatory RequirementsSupervisionPatient EducationInpatient RehabAcute Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Rehab at Sanford Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Sanford Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Sanford Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $33k to $52k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($33k–$52k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Interventions, Patient Evaluation, Therapeutic Planning, Pain Relief, Mobility Improvement, Strength Increase, Deformity Prevention, Age-Related Treatments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves planning, organizing, and delivering physical therapy programs to help patients recover mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities through examinations and interventions. Responsibilities also include establishing and modifying therapeutic plans, educating p...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Basic Life Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Basic Life Support
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago