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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist – Part-Time, Full Benefits in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- as requested by manager.
- Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the outpatient clinic setting.
Requirements
- Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.
- Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
- Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
- Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $68,640 - $108,160/year
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist – Part-Time, Full Benefits.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Sanford Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Sanford Health is open to physical therapist candidates.
Remote physical therapist positions in Physical Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Sanford Health lists compensation for this physical therapist position at $33k to $52k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physical therapist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physical therapist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($33k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Therapeutic Planning, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Mobility Improvement, Pain Relief, Strength Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Plans and delivers physical therapy programs to help patients recover mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. Conducts examinations and interventions while documenting progress and educating patients and families on treatment plans.
Benefits package: Full-time benefits for part-time hours (0.6 FLEX). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy physical therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
yesterday
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