Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46.5-$49.5/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 8m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to work in a per diem role, one weekend/month and 1-2 holidays/year with the ability to pick up weekday shifts as volume demands.

In this position you will provide 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: Minimum of one weekend/month and 1-2 holidays/year

8:00a-4:30p

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school with a Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
  • Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
  • Licensed with the Wisconsin Board of Physical Therapy (Specific only to employees practicing in Wisconsin)
  • Current BLS- American Heart Association or American Red Cross (BLS for Health Professionals).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recommend experience as a Physical Therapist, preferably in a medical setting.
  • Recommend membership in a related professional organization.

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

Provide physical therapy care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. Use a variety of therapy techniques to restore functional ability, independence, participation, and freedom from pain, and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and licensure with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy are required; Wisconsin licensure is required for employees practicing in Wisconsin. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required, while physical therapy experience and membership in a related professional organization are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Functional RehabilitationPain ManagementPatient IndependenceAdolescent CareAdult CareGeriatric Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (264 salary observations; 838 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$97k–$103kPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $83k–$100k)471 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Minnesota vs national$97k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+4%)264 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota286 active21,659 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment315 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs
5
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$120/hr
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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 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Time off
Retirement planning
Continuous learning opportunities

Living in Stillwater

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$2,138/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.