Discover a better way to care—in a place that lets you live well.
As a homecare physical therapist with Hiawatha, you’ll help people regain strength, confidence, and independence—right in their homes, with Red Wing as your scenic and supportive home base.
Picture starting your day with a peaceful drive along the Mississippi River. Then step into a client’s home, where your guidance makes an immediate impact on their safety, comfort, and recovery.
We’re hiring homecare PTs to serve clients across Goodhue and Dakota Counties, based out of our Red Wing office. Here’s why this role (and this town) might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Interested? Apply today at hiawathahomecare.com/careers
Why Choose a Homecare PT Career with Hiawatha?
At Hiawatha, you’ll practice physical therapy the way it was meant to be—personal, focused, and rooted in real relationships.
Here’s what that looks like:
- 5–7 client visits per day, all within ~30 miles of our Red Wing office
- Weekday-only schedule—no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call
- Clinical autonomy with responsive support when you need it
You’ll deliver hands-on care in the spaces your clients use every day—guiding therapy on their actual stairs, through narrow hallways, or beside the bed where they start each morning. You’ll coach family members in real time and adapt plans as needs shift.
Instead of rushing through appointments, you’ll have the time and trust to help clients rebuild strength, safety, and confidence—on their terms.
And when the day wraps up? Life outside of work is just as rewarding.
Red Wing, MN: Where Life After Work Gets Even Better
You don’t have to live in Red Wing to work here. But once you spend some time here—you might want to.
This historic river town of around 20,000 residents is the perfect blend of scenic beauty and small-town charm. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor adventure, affordable housing, or neighbors who still wave hello—Red Wing gives you a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.
We’re not the only ones who think so. In a recent survey of Red Wing residents:
- 88% rate their quality of life as excellent or good
- 96% say they feel welcomed, accepted, and valued
- 86% would recommend Red Wing to others
Here are a few reasons you’ll love living in Red Wing.
1. Outdoor Recreation in Red Wing: Nature at Your Fingertips
Red Wing sits in the heart of the Driftless Region, where limestone bluffs rise above winding roads and the Mississippi River is always nearby.
When you work in homecare here, every drive is a scenic one—and when the day ends, you’ve got some of Minnesota’s best nature waiting for you.
- Climb He Mni Can-Barn Bluff for panoramic views of downtown Red Wing, the Mississippi River Valley, and surrounding bluffs—breathtaking in every season.
- Bike the Cannon Valley Trail– a popular 20-mile route through quiet river bottoms, wooded stretches, and tallgrass prairie.
- Paddle the Cannon or Vermillion Rivers, float the Mississippi backchannel, stroll along Bay Point or Colville Park, or cool off at the water park or nearby local beaches.
- Between visits, keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring overhead, pause at a scenic overlook, or unwind in one of 30+ parks and green spaces across town.
Here, nature isn’t a weekend escape. It’s part of the job description.
2. Affordable Living in a Connected Community
In Red Wing, life just works. With a lower cost of living and everything close by, it’s easier to build a life that feels manageable—and meaningful.
- Median home price: ~$258,000
- Average commute: under 20 minutes
- 95%+ of residents say it’s easy to get around
Errands are a breeze with big-box essentials like Target, Aldi, Menards, and Walmart, plus dozens of local specialty shops. Quality care is close, too—with Mayo Clinic Health System right in town.
Whether you’re settling down, starting fresh, or just want life to feel a little lighter, Red Wing makes it easier to live well—on your terms.
3. Close to the Twin Cities, but Not Too Close
Red Wing sits just over an hour from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester, giving you the best of both worlds:
- Head to the Cities for concerts, games, and big events— then come home to peace and quiet.
- Keep growing professionally, with easy access to CE events, training, and Minnesota’s top PT networks.
- Weekend trips to the metro are easy— but don’t be surprised when friends and family start asking when they can visit you.
- Got a partner working in the Cities? Red Wing makes it easy, with a short, scenic commute and less morning traffic than the suburbs.
- Amtrak runs right through town, and MSP Airport is just 50 minutes away— making both regional getaways and international travel surprisingly simple.
In short: You’re close to everything that matters—without the noise, crowds, or price tag of city life.
4. Small Town. Big Culture.
Small-town life doesn’t mean missing out. In Red Wing, you’ll find great art, live music, and community events all year round.
- The Sheldon Theatre: One of Minnesota’s oldest continuously operating theaters, hosting concerts, plays, films, and national touring acts.
- Big Turn Music Festival: A multi-day, midwinter celebration of regional music, with performances across dozens of downtown venues.
- Treasure Island Amphitheater & Casino: Just minutes from town, this major venue brings in national touring acts, comedians, and large-scale events year-round.
- Tinta Wita Wacipi Pow Wow: Hosted each summer by the Prairie Island Indian Community, this celebration of Dakota culture features traditional music, dance, and food.
- Red Wing Shoe & Pottery Museums: These museums and storefronts honor the city’s legacy of craftsmanship, design, and world-renowned industry.
Throw in seasonal parades, farmers markets, street festivals, and the historic Anderson Center—and you’ve got a small town that lives big in every season.
More Than a Job. A Life That Works.
Picture this: a job that fills your cup, not just your calendar. A community that welcomes you in. And a home base that lets you build the life most people are still searching for.
That’s what we’ve built here—meaningful work in a place that feels like home.
Ready to do what you love, in a life that fits?
FAQ: Physical Therapist Jobs Near the Twin Cities
Yes. Hiawatha Homecare offers weekday-only home health PT and PTA roles with no nights, weekends, or on-call—just over an hour from the Twin Cities.
As a home health physical therapist, you visit clients in their homes to assess mobility, deliver personalized therapy, and support recovery in real-life settings.
Yes—Red Wing offers short commutes, affordable living, and scenic surroundings, plus access to a Mayo Clinic campus and strong healthcare community support.
Yes. Many of our PTs commute from nearby areas, including the Twin Cities. Red Wing is centrally located with easy access via Amtrak and highway routes.
Homecare offers 1:1 visits, autonomy, flexible weekday schedules, and a chance to build meaningful relationships while working in real-life environments.
