Physical Therapist-Float
Listed compensation
$38.58-$57.88/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist who is interested in working in a float position. This position provides direct patient care across multiple hospital and clinic sites within the health system.
This position supports departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leaves of absence and planned or unplanned PTO and hospital volumes ensuring consistent patient care and clinical team support during periods of sustained need.
This position will primarily serve our Health Partner sites across Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota, including Amery Hospital & Clinics, Westfields Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic, and Lakeview Hospital.
Based on organizational needs, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent Health Partners hospital.
The physical therapist float delivers patient-centered, evidence-based physical therapy in accordance with Minnesota and Wisconsin licensure requirements and clinical practice guidelines. The position will require weekend and holiday rotation. Performs related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 0.8 FTE
Minimum of one weekend/month and 1-2 holidays/year
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
- 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
The physical therapist provides direct, evidence-based patient care across multiple hospital and clinic sites to ensure staffing continuity. They are responsible for performing related clinical duties and supporting the healthcare team during periods of sustained need.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess active licensure in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (287 salary observations; 773 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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 | $80k–$120k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $81k–$106k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $97k median in Minnesota | $94k nationally (+3%)287 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 278 active | 21,855 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 15% offer loan repayment303 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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