Physical Therapist - Outpatient (FT) - Park Rapids, MN
Is $79,497.60 - $119,246.40 competitive?
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Essentia Health as a Physical Therapist - Outpatient (FT) - Park Rapids, MN in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload. Provide all ancillary/administrative
Requirements
- 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
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $79,497.60 - $119,246.40
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Flexible schedule schedule.
- No call required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Essentia Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physical Therapist - Outpatient (FT) - Park Rapids, MN position at Essentia Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Essentia Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Essentia Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $79k to $119k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($79k–$119k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Evidence-based interventions, Patient education, Discharge planning, Documentation, Billing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The physical therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based treatment programs for a full patient caseload. They will also manage administrative duties such as documentation and billing while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) plan, Tuition reimbursement, Continuing education budget. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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