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Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$26.22-$40.11/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help prevent, alleviate, and correct physical disabilities, bodily dysfunctions, and pain.

Responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic exercises, balance and gait retraining, and the application of treatment modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction, and soft tissue techniques. The PTA collaborates closely with Physical Therapists and other rehabilitation staff to deliver high-quality patient care while supporting patient safety, exceptional customer service, and Family Centered Care principles in all interactions with patients, families, and team members.

Schedule: * Casual hours in Sauk Centre and as needed in Long Prairie

  • Monday-Friday | Day Shift

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $26.22 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range: $26.22 - $40.11 per hour
  • Casual benefits available: casual PTO plan, wellness reward points, 401(k), employee assistance plan, and employee discount

Qualifications

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree Graduate of an accredited CAPTE-accredited PTA program with an associate degree of applied science as a PTA
  • Licensed through the MN Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant required
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

PTA

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed therapist to help alleviate physical disabilities and pain. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic exercises, gait retraining, and applying various treatment modalities while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Balance retraining

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (207 salary observations; 655 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Centra Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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$63k
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$70k-75k
1
$79k
1
$82k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time

Ignite Medical Resorts · Austin, Texas

$30-$40/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient - Part-time

Aegis Therapies · Maplewood, Minnesota

$26-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.22-$39.32/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Vivie

$28.08-$38.09/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Sauk Centre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Median resident rent
$843/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Cloud, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Casual PTO plan
Wellness reward points
401(k)
Employee assistance plan
Employee discount