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Owatonna, Minnesota

Regional Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$210k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Regional Physical Therapist (PT) – Southern & Southwest Minnesota | $15,000 Retention Bonus
  • Company: Home Health Care, Inc.
  • Territory: Southern & Southwest Minnesota
  • Compensation: $110,000–$210,000 annually + $15,000 Retention Bonus
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
  • To Stand Out: Email Nikky Vogelgesang at nicole.vogelgesang@hhcare.net with a summary of your Physical Therapy background and what interests you about serving rural communities.
  • Become the Therapist Your Community Counts On.
  • In many rural communities, access to exceptional rehabilitation services can be limited.
  • That's where you come in.

As a Regional Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide expert care to patients who truly value every visit. Your work won't just improve mobility—it will help neighbors stay in their homes, remain connected to their communities, and continue living the lives they've built.

  • If you're looking for a career where your expertise has an immediate and lasting impact, this is it.
  • Why Therapists Love Regional Home Health
  • Treat patients one-on-one in their own homes.
  • Build long-term relationships with patients, families, and local healthcare providers.
  • Enjoy the autonomy to manage your own schedule and treatment plans.
  • Experience the satisfaction of serving communities where your skills are genuinely needed.
  • Practice functional, patient-centered therapy that improves everyday life.
  • Why Home Health Care, Inc.

For more than 30 years, we've been one of Minnesota's most trusted home health providers, supporting both our patients and the clinicians who care for them.

We Proudly Offer

  • $110,000–$210,000 annual earning potential.
  • $15,000 Retention Bonus.
  • Free access to our MedBridge Education Hub for continuing education, professional development, and lifelong learning.
  • Licensure reimbursement when it's time to renew.
  • Annual scrub reimbursement.
  • Mileage reimbursement between patient visits.
  • Cell phone reimbursement for eligible clinicians.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k).
  • Experienced Clinical Managers who provide ongoing support and mentorship.
  • A collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate patients throughout Southern and Southwest Minnesota in their homes.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that promote mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
  • Recommend home safety modifications and adaptive equipment.
  • Educate patients and caregivers to support long-term success.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Complete timely, accurate documentation and monitor patient progress.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license.
  • Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
  • Passion for delivering high-quality care in community settings.
  • Ability to work independently while managing a regional territory.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • About Home Health Care, Inc.

Home Health Care, Inc. is a locally owned, Medicare-certified agency serving Minnesota families for more than three decades. We believe the best clinicians deserve the best support, which is why we've built a culture centered on collaboration, autonomy, and meaningful patient care.

If you're looking for a Physical Therapy career that combines exceptional earning potential, clinical independence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in underserved communities, we'd love to connect.

To stand out, email Nikky Vogelgesang at nicole.vogelgesang@hhcare.net with a summary of your clinical background and what draws you to regional home health.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients in their homes to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide education to patients and caregivers to ensure long-term success.

Requirements

Must hold an active Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license and possess excellent clinical judgment. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required to manage the regional territory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility assessmentStrength trainingBalance trainingPatient educationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$162k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota281 active21,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 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 (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus at Home Health Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 17 employers
17
<$115k
8
$115k-130k
1
$140k
4
$145k-160k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% 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 Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Golden Valley, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Paid Holidays
401(k)
Mileage Reimbursement
MedBridge Education Hub
Licensure Reimbursement
Annual Scrub Reimbursement

Living in Owatonna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,081/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
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.

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