PRN Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$59/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.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Nelson Care Center - Alexandria, MN 56308Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $55.00 - $59.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist.
About Us
Nelson Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Alexandria, MN. Situated in the heart of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes region, employees can enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, local shops, and the vibrant downtown area.
Nelson Care Center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development for therapists looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in a welcoming community.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.
Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing discharge plans for patients in a skilled nursing environment. They also revise care plans as needed and provide supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to perform clinical screenings and evaluations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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).
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