Physical Therapist - Neck and Back/General Outpatient

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78K–$117K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

TRIA is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to join our TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program with our general outpatient ortho 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 part of the TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program, which focuses on providing care for adolescent to geriatric patients with spinal pain will be a 50/50 split caseload with general outpatient ortho.

At the TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program, we foster talent, initiative, teamwork, and efficiency. Our primary goal is to contribute to minimizing healthcare costs while maximizing patient outcomes.

Unlike many other facilities that treat spinal pain, the TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program offers a unique approach. We collaborate with patients to develop personalized physical therapy programs tailored to their individual needs, with a specific focus on enhancing spinal fitness and overall function.

While orthopedic experience is preferred, we also provide a comprehensive four-week in-house training program for candidates without prior experience.

This training ensures that you will acquire the necessary skills to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients with neck and back pain.

If you are passionate about working in a highly engaged team environment alongside expert physicians and PTs/PTAs who are committed to supporting and mentoring you, we encourage you to apply today.

Work Schedule

Days, evenings, weekends per clinic need.

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

The Physical Therapist will split their time between the Neck and Back Strengthening Program and general outpatient orthopedics to provide personalized care for patients with spinal pain. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored treatment plans aimed at improving patient function and spinal fitness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy and possess a valid license from the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. While orthopedic experience is preferred, the organization provides a comprehensive four-week in-house training program for those without prior experience.

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapySpinal pain treatmentPatient careClinical assessmentRehabilitationElectronic medical recordsClinical equipment operation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Neck and Back/General Outpatient 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 Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,634 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Bloomington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$367k
Typical market rent
$1,693/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 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
Insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Onsite clinic