Physical Therapist - General Outpatient (casual position, orthopedic urgent care)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38.58-$57.88/hr

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Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation 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

Provides direct patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. 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: Acute Injury Clinic (AIC) casual coverage. One weekend shift/month Saturday OR Sunday 8am-8pm (12hrs/month or 144/year).

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

  • Recommend experience as a Physical Therapist preferably in a medical setting.
  • Recommend membership in related professional organization.
  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
  • Proficient in clinical equipment related to area of expertise.
  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

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

Provides direct physical therapy care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations to restore functional ability and independence. Performs related clinical duties as assigned within the Acute Injury Clinic setting.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor, master, or doctorate degree in physical therapy and licensure with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. Experience in a medical setting and proficiency with electronic medical records are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic careClinical documentationGeriatric careAdolescent careAdult care

Urgent Care — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (290 salary observations; 929 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,945 salary observations; 64,717 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Minnesota vs national$98k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+5%)290 state / 12,945 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in Minnesota312 active22,711 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment312 active listings, Nov 2026
New Urgent Care listings460 in the last 30 days266 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

28 jobs
5
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,689 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Program
Time Away from Work
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Clinic

Living in Maple Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$2,198/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.