Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$82k-$103k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family
has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first
environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and
Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected,
valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative,
community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist
will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning,
interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs
This is a full-time position based at our Woodlake Campus in Woodbury, MN. 40
hours per week. This position may also require flexibility to float to other
Summit locations as needed.
* Evaluates, plans and implements patients’ treatment program in coordination
with medical staff.
* Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician’s
treatment
* Instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care
issues as indicated.
* Recommends physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services
provided.
* Evaluates charts and reports on patient’s progress.
* Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
* Educates patients and family in proper self-management care and exercise
programs.
* Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
* Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
* Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending
areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures,
collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
* Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at
the desired level of competency.
* Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible,
effective, and efficient environment.
* Maintains currency in field through continuing educations, literature, and
seminars.
* Follow policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential
information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and
regulations. Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of
information.
* Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by
staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on
needed actions.
* Other related duties, as assigned.
Summit's hiring range for this position is $82,053 to $102,567 per year. The
hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form
of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base
salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our
vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical,
dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit
sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary
compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education,
experience, and internal equity.
Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western
Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty
clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing,
therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of
physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and
therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care
designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees
and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement orthopedic treatment programs for patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager. They are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, educating patients on self-management, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure quality care.
Requirements
The candidate must be capable of administering treatment programs per physician orders and maintaining compliance with professional and legal standards. The role requires the ability to work 40 hours per week and travel to various Summit locations as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (357 salary observations; 585 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Summit Orthopedics ranks #11 of 12 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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