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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Physical Therapist, Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Regions has multiple weekday and weekend shifts available for a per diem PT!

This position requires one weekend/month and one holiday/year requirement and has multiple weekday shifts available to pick up as well.

This position will primarily serve adult patients on acute units of our Trauma Level 1 hospital. Training to cover our 21-bed CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility is also offered.

This position provides an opportunity to work with a wide range of diagnoses: stroke, brain injury, spinal cord, orthopedic, intensive medical and cardiac units, and observation units. We provide a thorough on-boarding process to all new hires and mentorship from experienced staff is available.

Regions Rehabilitation offers in-services on a wide range of topics that can help grow your clinical experience.

Work Schedule: One weekend a month, one holiday per year and shifts available to cover on weekdays

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Licensed with the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in similar settings/diagnoses
  • Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position

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

Provide physical therapy services to adult patients in acute trauma and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to treat a wide range of diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, and orthopedic conditions.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and a valid license from the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy. Candidates must also hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Acute careTrauma careStroke rehabilitationBrain injury rehabilitationSpinal cord injury rehabilitationOrthopedic physical therapyCardiac rehabilitationClinical mentorshipPatient assessmentRehabilitation planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs

CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,488/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Park Nicollet

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Louis Park, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits (health, time off, retirement planning, continuous learning)
On-boarding process
Mentorship from experienced staff
In-services on wide range of topics