Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$40.33-$61.72/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
As a Physical Therapist, you will organize and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following diseases, injuries, or loss of a body part.
You will evaluate, plan, direct, and administer physical therapy treatments and modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. Your role involves helping patients reach their maximum performance and functional levels while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities!
Schedule: * Casual hours in Sauk Centre and Long Prairie locations
- Monday-Friday | Day Shift
Pay and Benefits
- Starting pay begins at $40.33 per hour and increases with experience
- Pay range: $40.33-61.72 per hour
- Casual benefits available: casual PTO plan, wellness reward points, 401(k), employee assistance plan, and employee discount
Qualfications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist (PT) Licensed by the MN Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist or current temporary permit required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card
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 Physical Therapist will organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs to restore patient function and prevent disability. They are responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering treatments to help patients reach their maximum functional performance levels.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy school and hold a current license from the MN Board of Physical Therapy. A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider card is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 39% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (207 salary observations; 655 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Centra Care ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Centra Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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