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Saint Cloud, Minnesota

PM and R (Physiatry) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud, MN

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52.09-$67.95/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Add variety to your practice working with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Group (PM&R) in both inpatient and outpatient practices!

The PM&R Department is an integral specialty within our comprehensive Neuroscience Program, which includes the services of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pain Medicine, Stroke and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Work at the top of your license alongside a team of 2 physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

Common Diagnoses Treated

  • Brain injury
  • Post-stroke care
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Amputations
  • Other musculoskeletal conditions

Schedule

  • Casual| Onsite St. Cloud, MN
  • Days | 8-hour shifts | 7:30am – 5pm

Pay and Benefits

  • Hourly Pay Range: $52.09 - $67.95 per hour
  • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
  • May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • BLS Certification

Preferred

  • PM and R experience

CentraCare

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota.

It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model.

St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St.

Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

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CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will work within the PM&R department to deliver care for patients with conditions such as brain injuries, strokes, and musculoskeletal issues. They will collaborate with a team of physicians and other advanced practice providers in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient careOutpatient careBrain injury treatmentMultiple sclerosis managementParkinson’s disease careAmputation care

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 24 employers

13
<$170k
4
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k
5
$200k-215k
3
$215k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
26%
Sign-on bonus
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 8.7this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.