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Physical Therapist

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MNFull-time$68–103K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68–103K/yr
Location
Rochester, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Minnesota Physical Therapist License Or Eligibility

Job overview

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across pain rehabilitation, pediatric pain rehabilitation, outpatient, and inpatient mental health settings. The role provides individual and group interventions, collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, educates patients and families, and applies evidence-based practice and clinical judgment. The therapist also participates in program development and may mentor students, peers, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical TherapyOrganizationCommunicationInterpersonal RelationsLeadershipDecision MakingProblem SolvingClinical Specialty CertificationProfessional Organization Participation

Qualifications

Physical Therapy GraduateMinnesota Physical Therapist License or EligibilityBoard Certification or Advanced Healthcare DegreeAdvanced Degree in Healthcare

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the application of current physical therapy knowledge, theory, evidence, and sound clinical judgment in patient evaluation, treatment, and management. The therapist works closely with patients, families, and members of interdisciplinary care teams to provide efficient, effective, and individualized patient care.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Evaluate and treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs.

  • Provide physical therapy services across multiple practice areas, including:

  • Pain Rehabilitation Center

  • Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (ages 12–22)

  • Outpatient Physical Therapy Services , with a small outpatient calendar typically serving 1–2 patients daily

  • Inpatient Physical Therapy Services on secured Mental Health Units

  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions through individual and group treatment , as appropriate to patient and program needs.

  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.

  • Provide patient and family education to promote functional independence, health, wellness, and participation in daily activities.

  • Apply evidence-based physical therapy practice and clinical judgment when establishing plans of care, determining appropriate interventions, assessing patient response, and modifying treatment as needed.

  • Participate in program planning and development to support effective delivery of rehabilitation services.

  • Serve as an educator and mentor for physical therapy students, peers, and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.

  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing caseloads and work assignments across practice areas based on operational and patient care needs.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Physical Therapist. Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving.

Prefer board certification in clinical specialty area and/or advanced degree in health care field.

Also prefer active participation within professional organization. Current physical therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$68,373.76 - $102,602.24 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

64

Schedule Details

week days (Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.) as part of PM&R pain rehab team working in Pain Rehabilitation Center, Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center, inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

Weekend Schedule

scheduled for one in four weekends per month (13 weekends per year) in acute care hospital with compensatory days off around the weekend

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

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" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) 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.

Recruiter

Kianne Hinkle

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,358 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–103K/yr
  • Minnesota median$86–119K/yr48 salary ranges
  • US median$85–110K/yr3,014 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $85K, is 16% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($102K) — in the lowest quarter of Physical Therapist salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 173 open Physical Therapist jobs in Minnesota and 10,358 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,840 postings).
Education
3,924 of the 10,358 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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