Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in Minnesota

The median salary for Physical Therapists in the state of Minnesota was $86,020 per year or $41.36 per hour in 2020 with most earning an annual salary between $75,110 and $98,040 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level jobs in Minnesota or those with the lowest 10% salary earned around $68,850, while the highest 10% earned more than $105,170. Minnesota ranks 38 in median annual salary for Physical Therapists, though when adjusted to the relative cost of living, Minnesota ranks at 33. Typically, travel pt jobs will provide higher hourly and weekly pay than permanent positions in the same specialty, facility, and location. The estimated weekly gross pay listed for travel Physical Therapists is based on the specified hours per week listed on job cards and includes available stipend amounts.

The requirements to become a physical therapist in Minnesota are as follows: First, applicants must register with the Board of Physical Therapy and pay a registration fee of $193.25, plus a $25 temporary permit fee. Second, applicants must create an account and apply for licensure using the online system. Third, applicants must submit all required documentation to the board at least two weeks prior to the meeting or review date in order to ensure that their application can be considered properly. Additionally, applicants may be required to pass practical and written examinations in order to demonstrate their competency and knowledge of physical therapy practice in Minnesota. Following the successful completion of all requirements, a physical therapist license will be granted by the board.

Yes, Minnesota is part of the Physical Therapy Compact. The Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) is an agreement between states that allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice in multiple states without having to obtain a separate license for each state.