Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

September 23, 2026

Department:

78007300 Home Care

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

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:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• 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 certain shifts or work.

  

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.