Pays $23.90 - $35.55/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$86k (6 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Hospital Acute Care - Full Time
About the Role
M-F schedule. No call. 1 Saturday per month. $24-$36/hr. Work in a supportive hospital team. Actually have weekends off.
Join Essentia Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Hospital Acute Care - Full Time in Duluth, Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
- Friday, 8 hour shifts. Rolling start anytime from 7:30a - 9:00am. Weekend rotation - 1 Saturday per month. 2-3 Holidays required per year. Licensure/Certification
Requirements
- Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited PTA program, current state licensure (or eligibility), and experience in acute care or a comparable clinical environment preferred.
- Participate in team meetings, contributes to quality and process improvement initiatives, and supports department goals for excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23.90 - $35.55/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Essentia Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Hospital Acute Care - Full Time.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$98k across 289 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Minnesota's cost-of-living index is 98.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state — Minnesota ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 187 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Hospital Acute Care - Full Time at Essentia Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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