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West Saint Paul, Minnesota

Full-time - Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$38/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Westwood Ridge by Vivie - West St Paul, MN 55118Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $35.00 - $38.00 HourlyFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Westwood Ridge in West Saint Paul, MN for a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* 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!

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.

Responsibilities/Requirements

Screen all residents in facility on a quarterly basis, to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if Physical Therapy intervention is indicated.

Carry out treatment program according to plan of care in consultation with Registered Physical Therapist Identify the need for modification of treatment plan and consult with Registered Physical Therapist. Monitor and report resident performance and progress.

Assist Registered Physical Therapist in re-assessment of patients. Assist in determining need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress. Assist Registered Physical Therapist in discharge planning. Supervise Rehab Therapy Aides. Educate staff, family and care givers as indicated.

Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures. Identify equipment needs of Physical Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy. Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.

Coordinate in-services for facility staff as needed is determined, to ensure safe and effective carryover of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents. Attend all facility required meetings.

Promote profession within facility, including coordinating special events during National Physical Therapy Month. Attend Continuing Education courses specific to current position. Always carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner. #HP1 Qualifications

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans established by the Registered Physical Therapist and monitors resident progress. They also supervise therapy aides, educate staff and family members, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

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 perform clinical screenings and documentation are required.

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningRehabilitationClinical assessmentStaff supervisionOrganizational skillsPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (207 salary observations; 655 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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$63k
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$70k-75k
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$79k
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$82k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.22-$39.32/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - Vivie

Vivie · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$28.08-$38.09/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 6 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 West St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,435/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Supportive family environment