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Centra Care
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.22-$39.32/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

This position is related to the CentraCare Plaza expansion that is opening Summer of 2026, apply today to discuss start time options! This 60,0000 square foot expansion will include a 24,000 square foot gym with various surfaces, overhead robotic trolleys, Neck and Back Program gym, Aquatic Center, and more!

This position will focus on provision of PT Assistant care for patients with Musculo-skeletal/Sports-related conditions/injuries. Provides services to patients ranging from the adolescent to the elderly in order to prevent, assess, alleviate or correct physical disability, bodily dysfunction, or pain.

Responsible for treating patients in an outpatient setting. Will work with patients using current technology, treatment techniques and modalities consistent with department and hospital policies and procedures. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule

  • Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Days | 8-hour shifts | Clinic hours Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm and Friday 7am-4:30pm.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays!

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $26.22 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range: $26.22- $39.32 per hour
  • Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant academic program and successful completion of required clinical training by the academic facility required. New or upcoming graduates welcome to apply!
  • Licensed through the MN Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant required, or a current temporary permit required with a Physical Therapist Assistant license required within 90 days of exam.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide care for patients with musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for implementing treatment techniques and modalities while adhering to safety and family-centered care principles.

Key Skills

Patient careMusculoskeletal rehabilitationSports injury treatmentOutpatient careRehabilitation techniques

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (214 salary observations; 709 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,237 salary observations; 53,813 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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 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 | Adult Rehabilitation at Centra Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
PTO
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
College Grant Programs