Physical Therapist - General Outpatient (casual position, orthopedic urgent care)
Listed compensation
$38.58-$57.88/hr
The week · per this posting
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapist listings in Minnesota | 312 active | 22,711 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment312 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 460 in the last 30 days | 266 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 |
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