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Bismarck, North Dakota

Physical/Occupational Therapist - Pelvic Floor/General Practice (FT) - Bismarck

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$109k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Care planningMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical instructionPatient education

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in pelvic health physical therapistranked against 353 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$109kPhysical 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 powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Dakota43 active21,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 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 Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index142 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (353 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$90k
6
$90k-100k
7
$100k-110k
0
$110k-120k
3
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
19% this job
PSLF eligible
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$49.36-$78.25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 353 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Annual continuing education budget
Reimbursement for licensure expenses
Rehabilitation career ladder
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,242/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.