Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Blue Stone Therapy is certified as a Great Place to Work!
Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
Blue Stone Therapy was founded in 2009 and provides contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve.
Are you passionate about enhancing lives? We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA to join our team at Bethany on University Care Center in Fargo, ND!
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to assist with the delivery of physical therapy treatment interventions and services directly and indirectly, as outlined by an established treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines. This position provides patient care to primarily adult and geriatric patients.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the patients’ established plan of care with a focus on functional and measurable outcomes.
- Monitor patients' progress and report any changes to the Physical Therapist.
- Participates in training programs for community staff, patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
- Assists Physical Therapist in establishing restorative nursing programs, as necessary, along with restorative nursing department efforts to provide appropriate comprehensive care to patients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
License and Certification
Current valid Physical Therapist Assistant license to practice in appropriate state.
Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic treatment interventions to patients according to an established plan of care. They also monitor patient progress, maintain accurate records, and assist in restorative nursing programs.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Dakota, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (38 salary observations; 113 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $75k (middle half $66k–$78k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| North Dakota vs national | $89k median in North Dakota | $94k nationally (−5%)38 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Dakota index 89.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Dakota | 41 active | 21,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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