Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full-Time
Listed compensation
$67K–$83K
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Job Description
CareAparent is a full-service home health care company that gives seniors the care they need to remain where they call home for as long as possible, as comfortably as possible, as humanly as possible.
Our culture of hospitality ensures every person feels heard, valued, and supported–because when it comes to care, trust and consistency matters most.
We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognized as the 2026 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice & 2026 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice—recognition earned directly through our clients' and team members’ feedback.
Our incredible employees are the reason we are able to give seniors the care they need to stay where they call home for as long as possible, as comfortably as possible, as humanly as possible.
At CareAparent you will work with other passionate individuals focused on giving the best care possible for our clients. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement a care plan for rehabilitation. At CareAparent we are a team.
Our Case Management model ensures you will receive timely training and support to help you provide the best care possible. The PTA helps clients perform the exercises and mobility techniques set forth in the care plan developed by the Physical Therapist.
Pay Range: $32.00 - $40.00/hour
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Compensation + Travel Pay
- 401k plan w/match- Traditional & Roth- IMMEDIATE VESTING, PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Short Term Disability
- Awesome Company Culture + Work Life Balance!
- Stable & Growing Company
- Weekly Pay Frequency
Responsibilities
- Implement client treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist
- Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities, and home exercise programs.
- Provide treatment / interventions for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes.
- Communicate patient progress or problems to Therapy Manager and other team members; assist with patient scheduling.
- Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
Position Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Current and valid PTA license in Minnesota
- Medicare experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call rotations
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
CareAparent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.
CareAparent participates in the federal E-Verify program.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with a valid Minnesota PTA license and a valid driver's license. Medicare experience and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call rotations, are preferred.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (311 salary observations; 704 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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)), so the posted ~$36k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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