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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38.58-$57.88/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Capitol View Transitional Care Center is a state-of-the-art true transitional care unit (TCU) located in Regions Hospital (we are part of the HealthPartners organization as a separate nonprofit organization.) We provide quality care to patients from 18+ years of age who are in need of a short-term stay. Our average length of stay is 17 days. Come join our team as a Physical Therapy and see how rewarding and fun work can be in a TCU!

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for the following job duties

And Responsibilities

  • Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for adult and geriatric patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
  • Accurately tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and response to treatment and development needs.
  • Develops and carries treatment plans and goals specifically designed for the patient.
  • Instructs and motivates patients to perform various physical activities and consults with licensed Physical Therapist to advance or modify established goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • FTE: 0.0; Casual/Per Diem
  • Work Schedule: 8am-430pm; Required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree as a physical therapist assistant
  • Licensed and registered Physical Therapy Assistant with unrestricted license to practice in the State of Minnesota

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist plans and administers treatments to restore function and relieve pain for adult and geriatric patients. They are also responsible for testing patient strength and functional capacity while developing personalized treatment goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree as a physical therapist assistant from an accredited institution. A valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Minnesota is required.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningGeriatric careRehabilitationMuscle disease treatmentNerve disease treatmentJoint disease treatmentBone disease treatmentFunctional capacity testingRespiratory efficiency monitoringCirculatory efficiency monitoringPatient motivationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (262 salary observations; 760 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,256 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$120kPhysical Therapy median $83k (middle half $73k–$88k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Minnesota vs national$97k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+3%)262 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota288 active21,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment320 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,256 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
6
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
12
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
New Richmond, Wisconsin
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Time off
Retirement planning
Continuous learning opportunities

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.