Physical Therapist - Acute with 25% Wound Care
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $48.83 an hour, the middle half $46–$51.15, across 101 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Minnesota earn a median of $49.04 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).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Mayo Clinic here: International Union of Painters & Allied Trades 2002 at Rochester, MN (100 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2024); SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa MN&IA at Rochester, MN (100 workers, contract up for renewal 30 May 2024). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Rochester in Rochester reported 1,228 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 79,456,801 hours worked: 3.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Medicare gives Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 84% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 53% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
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Medicare lists Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Minnesota is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Minnesota license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Minnesota license, apply to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what Minnesota asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Minnesota requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
- An applicant licensed in another state submits the board's application with the fee, a certified transcript, two references from physical therapists licensed in the United States or Canada, a list of every jurisdiction where a license is or was held with the board's credentials verification forms, a passing NPTE score, and (for the last five years of practice) the liability insurer and any malpractice settlements. A state and FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check is required for licensure by endorsement.
- Staying active: Licenses are renewed each year before January 1; every two years a physical therapist must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education, at least two of them on professional ethics.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Minnesota · Every state's rule
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About the job
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.
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.
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.
From Mayo Clinic's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit academic medical center with major campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jacksonville, Florida. Its Mayo Clinic Health System runs hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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