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Cloquet, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant - Cloquet Clinic

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25.98-$38.97/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Building Location

Essentia Health Cloquet Clinic

Department: 2433800 PHYSICAL THERAPY - PARK AVE CLOQ

Job Description

Provides skilled therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to support the recovery, mobility, and functional independence of patients in a hospital setting.

Education Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited PTA program, current state licensure (or eligibility), and experience in acute care or a comparable clinical environment preferred.

PTA Key Responsibilities

Implementing individualized treatment plans, assisting with patient mobility and exercise programs, documenting progress in the electronic medical record, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe and efficient discharge planning.

Participate in team meetings, contributes to quality and process improvement initiatives, and supports department goals for excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Current license in the state performing services

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

  • Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.
  • Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.
  • Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.
  • Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.
  • Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.
  • Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$25.98 - $38.97

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Key Responsibilities

Provides skilled therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to support patient recovery and functional independence. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to implement treatment plans and ensure efficient discharge planning.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and current state licensure or eligibility. Experience in acute care or a comparable clinical environment is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationQuality ImprovementClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (292 salary observations; 821 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,565 salary observations; 64,931 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$54k–$81kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $62k–$69k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Minnesota vs national$98k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+4%)292 state / 13,565 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota289 active21,944 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota physical therapist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 18% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,479 in the last 30 days4,652 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index148 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Cloquet Clinic at Essentia Health 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 on-call duties.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
1
$69k
2
$70k-75k
3
$75k-80k
1
$81k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs · 8 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
7
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Burnsville, Minnesota

$31-$39/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)

Interface Rehab · Woodland Hills, California

$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$31.4-$37.44/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

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 call
  • Includes weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Personal Leave
401(k) Savings Plan with annual matching contribution
Life and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement program
Adoption assistance program
Wellness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays

Living in Cloquet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k
Median resident rent
$1,024/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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