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Vivie
Alexandria, Minnesota

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN - Home Health

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41.04–$52.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

At Vivie, you’ll find workplace flexibility in a culture that’s unique. It’s a place where you can grow, do excellent work, and stay grounded in purpose.

Schedule: PRN – Minimum 3 shifts per month – Monday to Friday – 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Pay range: $41.04/hour to $52.00/hour (hourly non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie

  • Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support with modern technology that makes your day easier
  • Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement, pay-on-demand options, and generous PTO + paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options
  • Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

As a Physical Therapist (PT) in Home Health, you’ll be at the heart of our community, helping clients regain strength, mobility, and independence. Whether creating personalized treatment plans, guiding clients through therapeutic exercises, or collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the quality of life and overall well-being of our clients.

As a Physical Therapist, You Will

Provide Direct Client Care – Evaluate clients by obtaining and interpreting subjective and objective data. Develop personalized treatment plans with short-term and long-term goals in accordance with physician orders. Deliver high-quality care that empowers clients to achieve their functional goals. Perform re-evaluations as required to assess progress and adjust care plans accordingly.

Maintain Accurate Client Records and Billing – Document all services accurately and promptly using Vivie’s EMR system. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all payer sources and authorization requirements. Complete and document supervisory visits with PTAs and/or HHAs in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Develop and Support Follow-Up Programs – Recommend and oversee continuation programs to support long-term client’s success and optimize discharge outcomes. Make referrals to continuation programs as necessary to promote maximum independence and functionality.

Communicate Effectively and Collaboratively – Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.

Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This Job Also Requires

  • Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Minnesota.
  • CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle.
  • Ability to pass state mandated background check.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.
  • Physical capability to perform job duties.
  • Additional Details
  • Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
  • Department: Therapy
  • Leadership Received: Clinical Manager
  • Division: Home Health
  • Travel Requirements: Yes
  • This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.
  • Equal opportunity statement.

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy care to home health clients by developing personalized treatment plans and guiding therapeutic exercises. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize client independence and discharge outcomes.

Requirements

Must hold a current Physical Therapist license in Minnesota and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle. CPR certification is required within six months of hire, along with the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic ExerciseEMR DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Re-evaluationRegulatory ComplianceReferral Management

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).

Vivie ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN - Home Health at Vivie 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 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 30 employers

9
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
8
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
65%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
16%
Sign-on bonus
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Median resident rent
$934/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Vivie

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Employer-Matched Retirement
Pay-on-Demand Options
Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Benefits
Paid Documentation Time
Mileage, Drive Time or Car Program Options
Career Growth through Scholarships, Training, and Professional Development