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Vivie
Wadena, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Float - Home Health

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$56.5/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Vivie, you’ll find workplace flexibility in a culture that’s unique. It’s a place where you can grow, do excellent work, and stay grounded in purpose.

Schedule: Full Time| 64 Hours/Pay Period | Monday to Friday – 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

  • Pay range: $45.00/hour to $56.50/hour (hourly non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location.
  • Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie
  • Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support with modern technology that makes your day easier
  • Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement, pay-on-demand options, and generous PTO + paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options
  • Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

As a Float Physical Therapist (PT) in Home Health, you’ll play a key role in providing flexible, high-quality clinical coverage for home health clients throughout Vivie’s footprint. This position supports patient care during staff absences or open positions, delivering skilled physical therapy and case management as needed. Through clinical expertise, collaboration, and adaptability, Float PT ensures that every client receives the care and attention they deserve, no matter where they live.

As a Float Physical Therapist, you will

Provide Direct Client Care – Evaluate clients by obtaining and interpreting subjective and objective data. Develop personalized treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals in accordance with physician orders. Deliver high-quality care that empowers clients to achieve their functional goals.

Maintain Accurate Client Records and Billing – Document all services accurately and promptly using Vivie’s EMR system. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all payer sources and authorization requirements. Complete and document supervisory visits with PTAs and/or HHAs in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Case Management & Continuity of Care – Serve as primary client coverage for staff members on FMLA, sick leave, vacation, or during open positions. Manage cases as needed based on duration of coverage, including all visit types and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Communicate Effectively and Collaboratively – Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.

Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires

  • Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Minnesota.
  • CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Willingness to travel across the region as necessary.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle.
  • Ability to pass state mandated background check.

Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.

Physical capability to perform job duties.

Additional Details

  • Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
  • Department: Therapy
  • Travel Requirements: Yes
  • This role does not include supervisory responsibilities

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy and case management services to home health clients across the region. Maintain accurate clinical records and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Must hold a current Physical Therapist license in the state of Minnesota and possess a valid driver's license with access to an insured vehicle. Ability to pass a background check and proficiency in English are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationEMR systemsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Float - Home Health at Vivie 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 physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (110 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (8,033 salary observations; 18,890 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Vivie

Hospitals and Health Care
Alexandria, Minnesota
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-matched retirement
Pay-on-demand options
Generous PTO + paid holidays
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
Paid documentation time
Mileage, drive time or car program options
Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development