Physical/Occupational Therapist - Pelvic Floor/General Practice (FT) - Bismarck
Listed compensation
$73k-$109k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic
Department: 3683800 PHYSICAL THERAPY - MDB 9TH ST
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.
Balanced mix of general outpatient and pelvic floor therapy; pelvic floor experience preferred.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
This Physical Therapist position will maintain a balanced caseload of pelvic floor rehabilitation and general outpatient physical therapy.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive physical therapy services, including patient evaluation, individualized plan of care development, implementation of evidence-based interventions, patient and caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full outpatient caseload.
In addition, evaluate and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, utilizing specialized assessment techniques and targeted interventions such as pelvic floor muscle training, manual therapy, and condition-specific education. Collaborate with referring providers to support coordinated care and optimal functional outcomes.
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
Clinic Hours 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. No weekend or holiday requirements.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Current physical therapy 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
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
7am
Shift End Time
5pm
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$72,716.80 - $109,075.20
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 Doctorate degree from an accredited physical therapy program. A current physical therapy license in the state of service is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
In North Dakota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (29 salary observations; 120 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in pelvic health physical therapist | ranked against 353 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$109k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$104k)264 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Dakota vs national | $93k median in North Dakota | $94k nationally (−1%)29 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Dakota | 43 active | 21,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index142 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical/Occupational Therapist - Pelvic Floor/General Practice (FT) - Bismarck at Essentia Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Pelvic Health Physical Therapist — ranked against 353 active Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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