Pays $37.5-$52/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$102k (10 jobs)
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
Key Skills
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 ANALYSISThis 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...
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