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Saint Paul, Nebraska, United States

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

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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 TherapyPatient Care

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska110 active21,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNebraska Physical Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#2

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - PRNPer Diem

Sanford Health · Beatrice, Nebraska

$24-$38.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Home Health

$24-$38.5/hr
+ 1 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$218k
Median resident rent
$707/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Grand Island, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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