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Centra Care
Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40.33-$61.72/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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

Posted 2mo ago

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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationClinical documentation

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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 30 employers

9
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
8
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
68% this job
CME allowance
65%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
16%
Sign-on bonus
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Sauk Centre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Median resident rent
$843/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Cloud, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Casual PTO plan
Wellness reward points
401(k)
Employee assistance plan
Employee discount