Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$26.22-$40.11/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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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
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.
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