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Rochester, Minnesota

Physical Therapist - Pain Rehab

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$103k

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Job Description

Physical Therapists provide coverage across multiple clinical practice areas, including the Pain Rehabilitation Center, the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (ages 12-22), outpatient rehabilitation, and inpatient mental health services.

Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; participation in interdisciplinary care teams; individual and group treatment and patient and family education.

Caseload and work setting may vary based on operational needs, requiring flexibility and the ability to work effectively across diverse patient populations and care environments.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Physical Therapist. Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving.

Prefer board certification in clinical specialty area and/or advanced degree in health care field.

Also prefer active participation within professional organization. Current physical therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services across pain rehabilitation, pediatric, and mental health settings for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Participate in interdisciplinary care teams and conduct both individual and group treatment sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyPatient evaluationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (228 salary observations; 757 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,279 salary observations; 59,207 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$103kPhysical Therapy median $96k (middle half $83k–$100k)435 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Minnesota vs national$96k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+3%)228 state / 11,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota297 active22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 16% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 17 employers
12
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

$83k-$149k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA and FSAs
Retirement package
Continuing education opportunities

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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