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Rochester, MN, United States

Physical Therapist-Research-Motion Analysis Laboratory

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$128k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Accountable for supporting all aspects of the research and clinical services provided by the Biomechanics lab. Responsibilities include instrumentation evaluation, protocol development, patient and normal subject assessment, data collection, data analysis, and development of institutional systems and procedures. Also responsible for supporting project planning and coordination, grant development, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold current license (or able to obtain license) to practice physical therapy in the State of Minnesota. Advanced post-professional degree training and 5 years experience required.

Prior experience in a research setting, gait lab, or clinical practice with neuromuscular and pediatric patients is desirable. The position requires a highly self-motivated individual with an aptitude for research and comfort with high technology.

Should be computer literate, detail-oriented, have strong mechanical aptitude, and have demonstrated writing and presentation skills. The position also requires interest and skills in mentoring and teaching, team building and leading, and evidence of success in working in an interdisciplinary setting.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

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Equal Opportunity

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will support research and clinical services in the Biomechanics lab, including protocol development, data collection, and analysis. They are also responsible for project coordination, grant development, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neuromuscular assessmentPediatric assessmentTechnical writing

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (243 salary observations; 717 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,498 salary observations; 60,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$128kPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $83k–$100k)436 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Minnesota vs national$98k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+4%)243 state / 11,498 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota295 active22,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 16% offer loan repayment320 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 16 employers
15
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
0
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
47% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance (multiple plan options)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA and FSAs
Competitive Retirement Package
Continuing Education Opportunities

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.