Physical Therapy Assistant

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

January 29, 2026

Department:

38012100 Mercy CKRI Inpatient Acute Therapy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Physical Therapy Assistants the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.

Key Position Details:

• 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
• 10-hour day/evening shifts
• No weekends

Job Description:

Provides physical therapy services to customers in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, or community- based settings, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services to clients.
  • Provides treatment under the plan of care and appropriate supervision of the physical therapist according to the patient plan of care.
  • Assists in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate treatment interventions.
  • Accommodates selection therapeutic interventions and education of client, family member or others involved in care based on age and cultural considerations.
  • Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progress toward goals, and progressing plan of care based on established care guidelines.
  • Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
  • Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
  • In collaboration with physical therapist, Initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines and coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals.
  • Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
  • Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to age, cultural and population specific needs of the patient and family.
  • Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.
  • Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
  • Supports and promotes new services as requested.
  • Participates in clinical education and staff meetings.
  • Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
  • Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.
  • Manages their daily patient schedule.
  • Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years as a physical therapist assistant

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.07 to $35.72 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for ce