Physical Therapist - Resident

HealthPartners•Bloomington, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TRIA is hiring a Physical Therapist Resident for its Physical Therapy team. The one-year TRIA Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency offers an advanced, evidence-based curriculum and high-quality mentorship for motivated physical therapists seeking to practice at the top of the profession and improve patient outcomes, patient-centered care, and community well-being. Residency educational materials are included in the tuition, which Park Nicollet/TRIA covers fully. APTA-credentialed residencies require 150 direct one-to-one mentoring hours. Residents may work with a primary mentor and other specialists, including OCS, FAAOMPT, CHT, and subspecialty mentors. Residents receive approximately four hours of protected time per week for one-to-one work with an approved mentor. The role includes providing direct patient care and supporting professional growth, outcome and competency monitoring, compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and process improvements to advance patient outcomes and satisfaction. The therapist communicates professionally with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other customers, and practices in accordance with professional standards and the code of ethics. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with no weekend or holiday work requirement. Positions are recruited for TRIA Burnsville, Maple Grove, Minneapolis at the Park Nicollet Clinic, Plymouth at the Park Nicollet Clinic, Bloomington, and Woodbury. The application deadline is January 3, 2027; onsite interviews are scheduled for February 3, 2027; offers are expected at the end of February; and the start date is July 19, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and participation in the Minnesota Chapter of APTA or a section.
Take the National Physical Therapy Examination no later than April 2027.
Obtain a license to practice physical therapy in Minnesota by July 1, 2027.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic.
Excellent communication skills, a strong drive for results, motivation of others, and a high degree of integrity and trust.
Proficiency with communication and data-processing equipment.
Proficiency with clinical apparatus related to the area of expertise.
Proficiency with the organization's electronic medical record software.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy patient care.
Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and internal and external customers.
Demonstrate listening, conflict-management, system problem-solving, decision-making, and process-improvement skills.
Practice in compliance with professional standards and the professional code of ethics.
Support professional growth and development, outcome and competency monitoring, and compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies.
Participate in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.
Participate in three professional pursuits, in some combination of community events, clinical profession activities, presentations or programs, projects, or committees.
Use approximately four hours per week of protected time for one-to-one work with an approved mentor.