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Wells, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA 2500 Bonus

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$34/hr

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Job Description

Pro Rehab, an established Rehab company with over 35 years of successful business is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the team at Park View Care Center, in Wells, MN! Park View Care Center is in a rural environment that offers a calmer atmosphere and less stress, allowing you more opportunities to build a full caseload quickly.

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.

We offer a competitive wage, benefits, and up to a $2,500 bonus paid out over 18 months or tuition reimbursement. New grads are welcome to apply!

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position with a flexible start and end time

Wage Range: $26 - $34 / hour depending on experience.

Bonus: $2,500

LLocation: 55 10th St SE Wells, MN 56097

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 CO 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 support patients in regaining functional mobility by implementing treatment plans and guiding them through therapeutic exercises. Responsibilities also include monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, and educating families on care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess a current PTA license. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is required, along with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Treatment plan implementationPatient monitoringDocumentationPatient educationCollaborationRange of motion exercisesStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (286 salary observations; 806 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Minnesota vs national$97k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+3%)286 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota278 active21,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-on · loan repaymentMinnesota Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment305 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.2% 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

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
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<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$94k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

PTA / Physical Therapist Assistant

Adoration Health · Emporia, Virginia

$40-$45/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.22-$39.32/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$31-$39/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Cassia

Hospitals and Health Care
Edina, Minnesota
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Pet Insurance

Living in Wells

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$144k
Median resident rent
$694/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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