Pays $37.5-$52/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$102k (10 jobs)

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Sanford Health
Jackson, Minnesota

Physical Therapist | Full-Time

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time physical therapy role. Day shift, 40 hrs/week. Sign-on bonus available. Jackson, MN.

Join Sanford Health as a Physical Therapist – Full-Time, Sign-On Bonus in Jackson, 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: 40

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $37.50 - $52.00/hr.
  • Sign-On Bonus Options Available
  • Continuing Education
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will plan and deliver therapy programs to help patients recover mobility, relieve pain, and improve strength. They are also responsible for conducting evaluations, documenting patient progress, and educating families on treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold the appropriate education level and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within the first 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationRehabilitationClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationPain managementMobility improvementBasic life supportRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 55% 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 ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Options Available
Continuing Education
Professional Development Opportunities