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Moose Lake, Minnesota

Physical Therapist - Rural Healthcare/Home Health (Full Time) - Moose Lake

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79K–$119K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Building Location: Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital Department: 2093800 PHYSICAL THERAPY - ML HOSP 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.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program Key Responsibilities: Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.

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 Rural Healthcare: Provide patient care across multiple settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and home health.

Deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, some flexibility with schedule. This position includes a Saturday on-call rotation covering both Moose Lake & Sandstone (estimated 3-4x/year). Anticipated 8-16 hours per week in Home Health setting. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current 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: Shift End Time: Weekends: Saturday On-Call Rotation (3-4x/year) Holidays: No Call Obligation: Yes Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $79,497.60 - $119,246.40 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.

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Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you.

People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings.

Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and implements individualized care plans for patients across outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings. Responsibilities include managing a full caseload, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and handling administrative duties like billing and documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited physical therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) and possess a current state license. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including a Saturday on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationStaff SupervisionMultidisciplinary CollaborationHome Health CareInpatient CareOutpatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (311 salary observations; 700 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 156 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Rural Healthcare/Home Health (Full Time) - Moose Lake at Essentia Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Moose Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$907/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Essentia Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education budget