Clinic Physical Therapist (ND/MN), Grand Forks, Days
Altru Health System$37.26–$55.89/hrGrand Forks, NDFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night- Visa sponsorship
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How this pay compares
This posting states $37.26–$55.89 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in North Dakota post a median of $46.58 an hour, the middle half $42.50–$48.27, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in North Dakota earn a median of $41.02 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapists in North Dakota: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks reported 66 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,130,043 hours worked: 4.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 2 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Licensed in another state?
North Dakota issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a North Dakota license, $85 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a North Dakota license, apply to the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($200, by its own page): what North Dakota asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What North Dakota requires of a physical therapist
Physical therapist license, from the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy.
- An applicant by endorsement meets the general requirements (application, fee, official transcript, passing national examination scores, the North Dakota jurisprudence examination and a criminal history background check), plus verification of licensure from every jurisdiction where currently licensed and examination scores sent by a board-approved score transfer service.
- Staying active: Licenses are renewed annually by January 31, and licensees complete 25 units of continuing competence every two years.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in North Dakota · Every state's rule
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About the job
Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.
Location
Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201
Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89
Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The therapist works with an interdisciplinary team that contributes towards a patient directed goal, identifies potential barriers to discharge, and ongoing therapy services. The Physical Therapist provides patient centered care while exercising judgment to plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
Essential Job Functions
Certification
- Physical Therapist | North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Physical Therapist | Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Work Experience
- Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
Language Requirements
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Physical Demands
- Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
- Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
- Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
- Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
- Reach: Continuously (67-100%)
- Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
- Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
- Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
- Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
- See: Continuously (67-100%)
- Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands
- Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
- Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
- Outdoor: Not Applicable
- Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position
Frequent Driver
Reference ID: R8369
Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
From Altru Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Altru Health System
Nonprofit health system with a hospital in Grand Forks and clinics serving northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
Based in Grand Forks, NDHires in North Dakota, MinnesotaPay on its listings: 73.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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