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Alexandria, Minnesota

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28-$37/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Nelson Care Center - Alexandria, MN 56308Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $28.00 - $37.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Nelson Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Alexandria, MN. Situated in the heart of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes region, employees can enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, local shops, and the vibrant downtown area.

Nelson Care Center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development for therapists looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in a welcoming community.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional and competent therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationPlan Of Care Implementation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (311 salary observations; 700 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

4
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRNPer Diem

Sanford Health · Jackson, Minnesota

$24-$38.5/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient - Part-time

$26-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

$34.02-$45.93/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Median resident rent
$934/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Functional Pathways

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive family environment
Ethical care
Innovation
Focus on values and customer service