Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$26-$35/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Description
Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®
Since 2009, Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Mapleton, MN
Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Mapleton Community Home.
This role focuses on delivering skilled physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, pain management, and overall functional independence.
What You’ll Do
Provide skilled physical therapy treatment in accordance with established plans of care
Implement individualized treatment programs focused on functional and measurable outcomes
Treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and rehabilitation settings
Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress with the supervising Physical Therapist
Maintain timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement standards
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes
Requirements
What You Bring
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure) in applicable state
Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred
Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills
Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards
Why Blue Stone Therapy?
We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our teams are supported by consistent leadership, collaborative partnerships, and a shared purpose of enhancing lives through quality rehabilitation services. We invest in clinical growth, strong facility relationships, and an environment where therapists can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
401(k) with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
And more
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plans or programs.
Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, and functional independence under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (250 salary observations; 380 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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