Pays $37.5-$62/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$102k (12 jobs)

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Sanford Health
Austin, Minnesota

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN Physical Therapist in skilled nursing. Day shift. Austin, MN.

Join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing, PRN in Austin, Minnesota, United States. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $37.50 - $62/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Austin, Minnesota, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, and deliver physical therapy programs to help patients recover mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. They will also conduct evaluations, document patient progress, and educate families on treatment plans and home exercises.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in the state of practice and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days. The role requires adherence to clinical practice guidelines and the ability to work with patients across various age groups and diagnoses.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTherapeutic planningMobility improvementPain managementDocumentationPatient educationBasic Life SupportClinical practice guidelinesRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (413 salary observations; 622 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Sanford Health ranks #10 of 13 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 12 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
21%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
10%

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