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Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.46-$56.2/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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: 1.00 FTE, five 8 hour days. Every 4th weekend (with 2 weekdays off when working a weekend) and one holiday per 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 patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations using various physical therapy techniques to restore functional ability and independence. Performs inpatient care duties across multiple departments including med/surg, cardiac, ortho, neuro, oncology, and ICU.

Requirements

Requires a doctorate, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and licensure with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. Previous experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Cardiac rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationOncology rehabilitationICU careVertigo managementLymphedema managementElectronic medical recordsClinical equipment proficiency

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (313 salary observations; 705 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 16 employers

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<$105k
12
$105k-120k
1
$128k
2
$140k
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$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
53%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
17%

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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 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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 Hudson Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Hudson, WI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement program
Time away from work
Insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Onsite clinic