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Working Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Class: Physical Therapy Assistant

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

+ **Job ID** : 86663

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 06/05/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Mpls - AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Rehabilitation Staff

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $25.73 - $32.96 / hourly; $53,724 - $68,820 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : Rehabilitation

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

This position will carry out physical therapy treatments and procedures, addressing areas of prevention, maintenance and restoration, and assist in the development and provision of restorative and maintenance programs to maximize resident abilities in accordance with established policies and procedures of the facility as well as the individualized care plans for each resident.

_The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth._

_The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

+ Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Minnesota with no restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Any combination of 2 years or more experience working as a physical therapist assistant in the following settings: long term care, skilled nursing, or neurological rehab (either outpatient or inpatient).

Additional Requirements

This position also requires successful completion of the following:

A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.