Physical Therapist-Research-Motion Analysis Laboratory
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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$128k | Physical 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 power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 295 active | 22,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 16% offer loan repayment320 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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