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Centra Care
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.74-$40.11/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

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Job Description

CentraCare Outpatient Rehab is growing! Be a part of the new Plaza expansion, this 60,0000 square foot expansion will include a 24,000 square foot gym with various surfaces, overhead robotic trolleys, Neck and Back Program gym, Aquatic Center, and more!

This position will focus on provision of PT Assistant care for patients with Musculo-skeletal/Sports-related conditions/injuries. Provides services to patients ranging from the adolescent to the elderly in order to prevent, assess, alleviate or correct physical disability, bodily dysfunction, or pain.

Responsible for treating patients in an outpatient setting. Will work with patients using current technology, treatment techniques and modalities consistent with department and hospital policies and procedures. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule

  • Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Days | 8-hour shifts | Clinic hours Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm and Friday 7am-4:30pm.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays!

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $26.74 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range: $26.74- $40.11 per hour
  • Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant academic program and successful completion of required clinical training by the academic facility required. New or upcoming graduates welcome to apply!
  • Licensed through the MN Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant required, or a current temporary permit required with a Physical Therapist Assistant license required within 90 days of exam.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide care for patients with musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for implementing treatment techniques and modalities to prevent or correct physical dysfunction while adhering to safety and family-centered care principles.

Key Skills

Patient careMusculoskeletal rehabilitationSports injury rehabilitationOutpatient careTreatment modalities

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Minnesota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (235 salary observations; 799 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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$56k–$83kPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$73k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Minnesota vs national$97k median in Minnesota$94k nationally (+4%)235 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Minnesota288 active22,083 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 19% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,033 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), 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 | Adult Rehabilitation at Centra Care 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 weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
1
$69k
5
$70k-75k
2
$75k-80k
2
$80k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Mission Healthcare · Eugene, Oregon

$38-$44/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Burnsville, Minnesota

$31-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$31.4-$37.44/hr
+ 10 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 weekends
  • No nights
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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
College Grant Programs

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.