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Essentia Health
Duluth, Minnesota

Physical Therapist - Flex Team - Twin Ports

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79k-$119k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department: 2005610 FLEX WORK FORCE PT - SMMC HOSP

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 Physical Therapist Flex Team role provides staffing support across multiple departments and locations to meet fluctuating patient care needs, rotating between the Twin Ports hospitals & clinics.

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

This is a full-time position. Schedule is generally Monday - Friday day shift. Weekend rotation once per month. Two holidays per year.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Current Physical Therapist license in the state where services are performed (MN & WI)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

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

Shift End Time:

Weekends

Once per month

Holidays

Yes

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 MN and WI and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (235 salary observations; 799 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Minnesota vs national$97k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+4%)235 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota289 active21,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMinnesota physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 19% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100 · #12 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index154 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Flex Team - Twin Ports at Essentia Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
47% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Annual continuing education budget
Reimbursement for licensure expenses
Rehabilitation career ladder
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,434/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
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 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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