Physical Therapist - Flex Team - Twin Ports
Listed compensation
$79k-$119k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked 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 power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 289 active | 21,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Minnesota physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 19% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 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 Health | silver tier, 73/100 · #12 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index154 active listings |
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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