Homecare Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Listed compensation
$30-$36/hr
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Job Description
Pro Rehab, an established Rehab company with over 35 years of successful business is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. We are looking for a Homecare Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team in our Metro area in Minneapolis, MN. This is a great opportunity to grow as a PTA and join an enthusiastic and caring team.
As our Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will support patients in improving, regaining, and maintaining their functional mobility and physical abilities under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with treatment plans, guiding patients through exercises to improve strength, range of motion, balance, and coordination, preparing therapy equipment, monitoring patient progress, and documenting outcomes.
To be successful, you must have strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a healthcare team.
Position Type: Part-Time, with productivity expectations of 5-6 visits a day.
Wage Range: $30 - $36 / hour depending on experience.
Location: Metro, primarily north and west metro
Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities
Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Monitor patient progress and document changes in their condition.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises and care plans to promote recovery.
- Utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology to provide effective patient care.
Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program and have at a minimum an Associate’s degree.
- Must possess a current MN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License
- Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
- Strong patient care skills and knowledge of physiology and anatomy
- Proficient in medical terminology and physical therapy techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
About Pro Rehab
Our philosophy reflects the belief that each individual is a unique and important person. We help to promote the dignity and self-worth of each person in a safe, friendly, and progressive manner. Pro Rehab has expertise in long term care, sub-acute, transitional care, home health and outpatient. We currently provide services at over 30 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa.
Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans to help patients regain functional mobility and physical abilities under the supervision of a physical therapist. Responsibilities include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, monitoring progress, and documenting patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess a current Minnesota PTA license. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and state/federal long-term care regulations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (320 salary observations; 718 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$75k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)505 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $97k median in Minnesota | $94k nationally (+3%)320 state / 15,296 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota | 300 active | 21,753 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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