Pediatric Physical Therapist - Float
Listed compensation
$38.58-$57.88/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday3-day week · 3×8s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Physical Therapist - Float to join our pediatric team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary
This position is for an outpatient Float Physical Therapist in the Park Nicollet system. Primary coverage responsibilities are for Maple Grove, Saint Louis Park, and Burnsville
Provides direct patient care to pediatrics. This position uses a variety of physical therapy techniques to restore individuals to maximum functional ability, independence, participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule
- 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
-schedule built out 2-3 months in advance
-locations include: Maple Grove, Saint Louis Park, and Burnsville
- Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week
- Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift
- Days and locations may vary to support staffing and patient care needs across pediatric rehabilitation sites
Required Qualifications
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Doctorate, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
- Proficient in clinical equipment related to area of expertise.
- Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.
- Recommend experience as a Physical Therapist preferably in a medical setting.
- Recommend membership in related professional organization.
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
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 direct pediatric physical therapy care to patients across multiple outpatient clinic locations. Utilize various therapeutic techniques to improve patient functional ability, independence, and pain management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy and be licensed with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. Experience in a medical setting and membership in professional organizations are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist - Float at Capitol View Transitional Care Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 467 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 467 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Minnesota | 11 active | 467 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment301 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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