Physical Therapist - Neuro/General Outpatient - South University
Listed compensation
$79k-$119k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
South University Clinic
Department: 3023800 PHYSICAL THERAPY - SU
Job Description
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy accredited program
- This position will provide a combination of neuro and general outpatient physical therapy services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with neurologic conditions, including spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury/concussion, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care, including participation in clinics as needed.
Work with vendors and healthcare providers to complete seating and equipment evaluations
- This position is scheduled 40hrs/week, Monday through Friday. Scheduling options are as follows:
- Five days per week: Start at 8:30a/8:45a, end 5p/5:15p
- Four 9hr days: start 7:30a/7:45a, end 5p/5:15p plus one 4hr day (short day cannot be Friday).
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Current Physical Therapist license in the state where services are performed
Organizational Highlights
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
*Must meet minimum FTE requirements
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
7:30a - 8:45am
Shift End Time
5p/5:15p
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$79,497.60 - $119,246.40
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. A current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
In North Dakota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (24 salary observations; 99 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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 North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 134 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Neuro/General Outpatient - South University at Essentia Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,135 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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