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BrightStar Care Karing Hent
Burnsville, Minnesota

Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time Home Care

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid Mileage
  • Employee Appreciation Program
  • Weekly Pay
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

BrightStar Care is looking for a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our expanding home health team in the Burnsville area and nearby communities. This position is a great match for someone who enjoys flexible scheduling, independent work, and providing meaningful one-on-one care in clients’ homes.

Because this role involves traveling between visits, applicants should feel comfortable driving throughout the service area. Hours and visit volume may vary based on referrals and territory needs, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who appreciates a dynamic, adaptable workload.

If you’re excited to make a difference and want a role that offers both purpose and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you

Why BrightStar Care?

Leadership in Home Health: As a Joint Commission Accredited organization, we are committed to the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence.

Supportive and Collaborative Environment: Our leadership is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and ensuring a positive work culture.

Rewarding Career Opportunities: We offer a fulfilling career path with opportunities to impact patient care directly, work next to a team of dedicated professionals, help keep our clients happy, safe, and healthy in their homes.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and professional development to stay current in the field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all physical therapy modalities to patients.
  • All duties and standards will be performed according to established policies, procedures, and competency guidelines within the department and organization.
  • Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
  • Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within patient’s capabilities.
  • Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
  • Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

Consults with Physicians Regarding Patient’s Progress

  • Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.
  • Prepares clinical and progress notes.
  • Helps develop the plan of care and revise, as necessary.
  • Consults with family and agency personnel.
  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Requirements

A graduate of a PTA Program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association or other National accepted Council or Association

  • An active license to practice Physical Therapy in MN
  • A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, home care experience a plus
  • Must have criminal background check
  • Must have current CPR certification
  • Must have active driver's license and clear driving record
  • Computer skills.

Ability to Exercise Initiative and Independent Judgment

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at BrightStar Care, you will play a critical role in shaping our clients' care plans and enhancing patient outcomes. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional like you to our team at BrightStar Care!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationHistory TakingPhysician ConsultationClinical DocumentationPlan Of Care Development

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)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

BrightStar Care Karing Hent holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 10 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time Home Care at BrightStar Care Karing Hent a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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$63k
0
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$70k-75k
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$79k
1
$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 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

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Living in Burnsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Typical market rent
$1,486/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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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About BrightStar Care Karing Hent

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Mileage
Employee Appreciation Program
Weekly Pay
Competitive Salary
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off