Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Long-Term Substitute
October 6, 2025
POSITION AVAILABLE: Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Long-Term Substitute
POSITION LOCATION: SWWC Service Cooperative with placement in the Willmar, MN area.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates students who have a variety of needs related to neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, sensorimotor, or cardiopulmonary conditions, which affect their ability to access school. The PT is responsible for developing, implementing, and/or monitoring therapeutic programs and providing consultation to school staff and parents in order for the student to benefit from special education. Travel is required. Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides therapy services to children with special needs within the school system under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Travel is required. Valid driver’s license required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PT: Must be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist.
PTA: Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
SALARY:
Long-term substitute position working approximately 12 weeks beginning on or about December 15, 2025.
PT: Bachelor’s degree salary range of $50,855 to $71,248. Master’s salary range of $60,646 to $92,477. PhD salary range of $70,196 to $94,068. Salary depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. Daily rate of pay according to salary schedule.
PTA: Hourly pay range $27 - $33.75/hour, dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience.
APPLICATIONS MATERIALS: Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copy of license, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION: Contact Kassi Knutson, Staffing Success Coordinator at 507-537-2243 or kassi.knutson@swwc.org.
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: Contact Regina Magedanz at 952-913-1979 or regina.magedanz@swwc.org
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position will remain open until filled.
WHAT IS THE SWWC? The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on leadership, partnership, innovation and services, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure our work is about supporting and enhancing their work. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource
for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs. To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.
