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Woodbury, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant - General Orthopedics

Physical Therapist AssistantPart-Time

Listed compensation

$27.05-$40.57/hr

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Job Description

TRIA looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team!

Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. This position uses a variety of physical therapy techniques to restore individuals to maximum functional ability, independence, participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:,75 FTE, 3 days 10 hrs.

Required Qualifications

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduation from a two-year accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed/registered/certified with applicable governing Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy and Minnesota Department of Health.
  • CPR Certification (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
  • Proficient in clinical equipment related to area of expertise.
  • Proficient in all staff level current organization software.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations to restore functional ability and independence. Performs related clinical duties and uses various techniques to assist patients in achieving freedom from pain.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a two-year accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and current licensure by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. Must hold a valid CPR certification (Basic Life Support).

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Clinical equipment operationOrthopedicsRehabilitation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$56k–$84kOrthopedic Surgery median $67k (middle half $62k–$72k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Minnesota11 active408 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 19% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings340 in the last 30 days206 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs
7
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
2
$80k-85k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most 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.

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About Health Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
New Richmond, Wisconsin
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Program
Time Away From Work
Insurance Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Clinic

Living in Woodbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k
Typical market rent
$2,196/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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