Physical Therapist Per Diem
Listed compensation
$46.5-$49.5/hr
The week · per this posting
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $97k–$103k | Physical 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 power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 286 active | 21,659 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 17% offer loan repayment315 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 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 |
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