Physical Therapist Assistant - North Metro
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
- We Have a Place for YOU
- Apply Today! Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.
Key Responsibilities
- As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will be responsible to: Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.
- Assist in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions.
- Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as appropriate.
- Provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
Requirements
- Coordinate with therapist on supervisory visits per regulations.
- Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.
- Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $30.24 - $33.57/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Presbyterian Homes & Services in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - North Metro at Presbyterian Homes & Services a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Presbyterian Homes & Services is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Presbyterian Homes & Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $33k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $33000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in North Metro, Minnesota.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($30k–$33k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Documentation, Communication, Collaboration, Assessment, Education, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide treatment according to the established plan of care and assist in identifying goals and appropriate interventions. You will also collaborate with therapists and provide education to residents and their families.
Benefits package: Great Work/Life Balance, Flexible Schedules, Competitive Pay, Annual Increases, Paid Mileage, Drive Time, CEU Courses, Scholarship Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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