Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

Aegis Therapies·Forest Lake, Minnesota

$24 - $33/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Practice for this role

Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA · $24 - $33/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-32% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Minnesota ($35.30/hr, n=941)

4 similar openings in the Forest Lake area

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this role: $24.00/hrmedian $35.30/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 941 posted allied health roles in Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 32% below the Minnesota median for allied health roles.

The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide rehabilitation and wellness services to patients within a skilled nursing facility. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA Job Type

Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Pay: state range $24 to $33 per hour
Setting:
Skilled
Nursing
Facility,
Rehabilitation
Center
Location: Birchwood Health Care Center - Forest Lake, MN Aegis Therapies, one of the nation’s leading providers of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our supportive team and reap the benefits of some of the best career advantages in the industry.
Why
Aegis
Therapies:
Career
Growth &
Development: We invest in your future with specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry.
Flexibility -
Redefining
Work-life
Balance: We offer you the opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you never have to choose between your career and the things that make life worth living.
Impactful
Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Supportive
Environment: Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication.

Benefits

Support, local clinical mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs Leadership Advancement Opportunities Flexible schedule, paid time off, plus one paid CEU day Licensure and professional membership reimbursement Interdisciplinary collaboration for providing the best patient care Medical, dental, vision within 30 days or less National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status Multiple settings nationwide: CCRC, SNF, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health New Grads Welcomed! And much more

Qualifications

Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain in the state of practice. If you enjoy working in geriatrics and have a current Physical Therapy Assistant license, we would like to discuss what is most important to you. Aegis Therapies is committed to designing jobs to meet your needs. Let us help find the career of your dreams! Apply Today. EEO Statement: Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For detailed information on your rights, Click Here OR

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant or have the ability to obtain one in the state of practice. The role welcomes new graduates and requires an interest in working with the geriatric population.

professional certificate
Rehabilitation
Patient care
Geriatrics
Clinical support
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Physical therapy

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $24 - $33/hr
Location: Forest Lake, Minnesota
Posted: Sep 15, 2026
Application: Employer website

PTA roles in Minnesota stay competitive

In Minnesota, Physical Therapy Assistant roles are often tied to steady demand in outpatient, rehab, and senior-care settings, especially for candidates comfortable with geriatrics. These positions can be competitive because employers look for an active PTA license or clear ability to obtain one, and new graduates are also considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure timeline and highlight any geriatric or clinical rotation experience in your application.