Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$31-$49/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!
- Are you ready to make a BIG Difference?
- Outstanding mentorship available to all new employees!
Eligible for Student Loan Repayment! Open to New Graduates!
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 Aitkin, MN.
- Job Title: Staff Physical Therapist
- Location: Vitality Living of Aitkin
- Position type: Full-time, benefited, 1.0 FTE
Hours/Schedule: This position will generally be scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday schedule.
Settings: This position will primarily be working in SNF/LTC, OP, and HH. This position could also have the opportunity for leadership.
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 Community
Aitkin, MN, is a picturesque community nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, offering job seekers a unique blend of opportunity and a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle.
Known for its stunning natural beauty, Aitkin is surrounded by lakes, forests, and trails, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like fishing, hiking, and boating.
The local economy is diverse, with opportunities in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and tourism, supported by a strong network of local businesses. Aitkin boasts a friendly, tight-knit community atmosphere with affordable housing and quality schools, making it an ideal place for families and individuals alike.
For those looking for career growth in a welcoming environment where you can balance work with an active, nature-filled lifestyle, Aitkin is the perfect place to call home.
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 Therapist program. They must have, or be eligible for, PT licensing in Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality physical therapy services across skilled nursing, long-term care, outpatient, and home health settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of OT and SLP clinicians to optimize patient health and function.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (313 salary observations; 705 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,017 salary observations; 57,369 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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