PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
At Brookefield Park in St. Paul, Nebraska, we're looking for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy team on a PRN basis. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: providing "Dignity in Life" through exceptional care and enriching the lives of every resident we serve.
As a PTA, you'll play an important role in helping residents regain strength, improve mobility, and maintain the highest possible level of independence.
Working alongside therapists, nursing staff, residents, families, and fellow team members, you'll contribute to a supportive environment focused on outstanding outcomes and quality of life.
What You'll Bring
- Current Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
- Commitment to ethical, resident-centered care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Passion for helping others achieve their rehabilitation goals
Why Join Brookefield Park?
At Brookefield Park, we believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional team members. Our community offers a warm, welcoming environment where residents receive personalized care and support, and where team members are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
We foster a culture built on collaboration, respect, compassion, and excellence in service, all while helping residents live with dignity, purpose, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will help residents regain strength, improve mobility, and maintain independence through rehabilitation. They will work collaboratively with therapists, nursing staff, and families to provide high-quality, resident-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Nebraska Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license. A commitment to ethical care and strong interpersonal skills are required for this role.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (46 salary observations; 303 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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 Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska 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 $69k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nebraska vs national | $93k median in Nebraska | $94k nationally (−1%)46 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska | 110 active | 21,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Nebraska Physical Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,752 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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