Physical Therapy Assistant

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in a full-time day shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) working across multiple clinic locations in the Minneapolis area. The PTA provides therapies under a physical therapist’s plan of care and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

Responsibilities include patient treatment, discharge planning, education, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two year AA Degree for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minnesota PTA license is required/preferred.
• Two years' experience with a varied patient population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services including treatment, discharge planning and education under supervision.
• Observes and reports patient responses to therapy.
• Operates rehabilitative equipment and maintains documentation per department standards.
• Assists with PTA student education activities and department orientation as assigned.
• Delegates appropriate activities to nursing assistants under supervision.
• Educates patients and caregivers based on the care plan.

Skills

Computer skills

Diversity of patients

Education

AA degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. This fulltime role will work days (Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). Must be willing to work at multiple clinic locations.

Purpose of this position: Under the general direction of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, provides physical therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by a physical therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides physical therapy services including treatment, discharge planning and education
• Observes and reports the patient's responses to the physical therapist
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Assists with department orientation as assigned
• Assists physical therapist with PTA student education activities
• Delegates appropriate activities to nursing assistants consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, and assisting therapist directly with care) under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
• Educates patients and care givers based on established care plan
• Performs clerical task as delegated
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standard

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a two year program (AA Degree) for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience with a varied patient population

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to use a computer system, including Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work with a diverse range of patients

License/Certifications

• Possession of valid Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Physical Therapy Community

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $27.85

Max: $37.65

Job Posting: Sep-02-2026