Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$85K–$128K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management. The therapist works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care.
Therapists also serve as advocates and promoters of health, wellness, and fitness to all stakeholders. They serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals. The physical therapist assists with department and program planning.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist provides individualized patient care by applying clinical judgment and evidence-based practices within an interdisciplinary team. They also serve as health advocates, educators for students and peers, and assist with department and program planning.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold or be eligible for a Minnesota state license. Preferred qualifications include board certification in a clinical specialty and an advanced degree in a healthcare field.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (276 salary observations; 837 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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 | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Minnesota vs national | $98k median in Minnesota | $94k nationally (+5%)276 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 294 active | 22,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 19% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,366 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Acute Care at Mayo Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
36 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
34 jobs · 19 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Rochester
Rent affordability
22% of gross payMarket rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.
Purchasing power
$94,105–$141,215/yrAt national-average prices · Before taxes
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $305k≈ 3.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,602/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.8
- 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 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.
Peer group: physical therapist · physical therapy · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-10-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.
Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.