Gillette Children's·Burnsville, Minnesota
Provide direct and indirect family-centered therapy services to increase functional abilities and independence for pediatric patients. Perform evaluations, implement care plans, and complete necessary administrative tasks to achieve desired outcomes.
This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) pediatric physical therapist position at Gillette Children's. The primary site for the position is our 305 East Nicollet Boulevard Burnsville, MN 55337 location and the candidate may be required to travel occasionally to other Gillette sites. The physical therapist position requires practicing in various settings including outpatient, telehealth, and occasional weekend rotation at the hospital inpatient unit.
Schedule: 4, 10 hour shifts/week
Mondays- OFF Tuesdays 8-630 Wednesday 745- 615 Thursday, 745-615 Fridays 700-530
Provides direct and indirect family centered therapy services for patients to increase functional abilities, independence and community integration. Contributes to department, program and service teams to assure achievement of desired outcomes.
Compensation and Benefits Information
The hourly wage for this opportunity is $37.99 to $56.98, with a median wage of $47.49/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. $2.75 weekend/evening/night differential is available for this position.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
1. Completes an evaluation utilizing principles of family-centered care. 2. Implements a therapy care plan utilizing principles of family-centered care. 3. Completes necessary administrative and procedural tasks in a timely manner. 4. Completes training in essential job competencies.
Pediatric experience strongly preferred
Virtual care experience
Knowledge: transition from pediatric to adult health and rehabilitation care and of rehabilitation practice for adults with Childhood onset disabilities.
Experience working with adults with childhood onset disabilities desirable.
At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose.
We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported.
Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture.
We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story.
Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
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Requires a Physical Therapy State License and CPR certification (BLS). Strong preference for pediatric experience and knowledge of rehabilitation for adults with childhood-onset disabilities.
Market context
Minnesota allied-health employers often look for licensed physical therapists with solid clinical experience, so demand can be steady but competition is strongest for candidates who already meet state licensure and experience thresholds. These roles are competitive because employers value accredited training, a valid Minnesota Physical Therapy Board license, and hands-on practice in patient care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and highlight your full-time experience clearly before applying.