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BrightStar Care Karing Hent
Rochester, Minnesota

Home Care Physical Therapist - Part Time

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70/hour

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

Benefits

  • Paid Mileage
  • Weekly Pay
  • Competitive salary
  • Donation matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching

BrightStar Care, a premier provider of home health care services, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Therapies Team in the Rochester and Surrounding Communities. If you are a PT who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, we invite you to join us!

Why BrightStar Care?

Leadership in Home Health: As a Joint Commission Accredited organization, we are committed to the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence.

Supportive and Collaborative Environment: Our leadership is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and ensuring a positive work culture.

Rewarding Career Opportunities: We offer a fulfilling career path with opportunities to impact patient care directly, work next to a team of dedicated professionals, help keep our clients happy, safe, and healthy in their homes.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and professional development to stay current in the field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all physical therapy modalities to patients.
  • All duties and standards will be performed according to established policies, procedures, and competency guidelines within the department and organization.
  • Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
  • Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within patient’s capabilities.
  • Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
  • Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

Consults with Physicians Regarding Patient’s Progress

  • Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.
  • Prepares clinical and progress notes.
  • Helps develop the plan of care and revise, as necessary.
  • Consults with family and agency personnel.
  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Requirements

A graduate of a PT Program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association or other National accepted Council or Association

  • An active license to practice Physical Therapy in MN
  • A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Physical Therapist, home care experience a plus
  • Must have criminal background check
  • Must have current CPR certification
  • Must have active driver's license and clear driving record
  • Computer skills.

Ability to Exercise Initiative and Independent Judgment

As a Physical Therapist at BrightStar Care, you will play a critical role in shaping our clients' care plans and enhancing patient outcomes. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional like you to our team at BrightStar Care!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical DocumentationRehabilitationPatient EvaluationPhysician ConsultationCommunicationCritical ThinkingTime Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$148k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota281 active21,886 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,822 in the last 30 days4,454 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
6
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Physical Therapist-PT Per Diem

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BrightStar Care Karing Hent

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Mileage
Weekly Pay
Competitive Salary
Donation Matching
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
401(k)
401(k) Matching

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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