Staff Physical Therapist Assistant - Chicago

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$85k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who Should Apply

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is looking for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant to help support, alongside our Physical Therapists, a physical therapy practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice. We’re looking for an expert physical therapy assistant with 2+ years of experience.

About Genesis

At Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our mission is to help our patients live their lives without pain and limitations. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing high-quality orthopedic care to people of all ages and backgrounds in our community and beyond. We believe that everyone deserves access to personalized, compassionate care that is tailored to their unique needs.

  • This role will help us expand our physical therapy practice that will serve the underserved.
  • As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant to help us continue growing our physical therapy practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice.
  • Job Type: Full-time (preferred), Part-time
  • We’re excited to hear from you.

Essential Characteristics

The PTA will be responsible for the care delivery of patients, carried out within the scope of practice, defined by the state laws and the state Board of Physical Therapy

Directly carries out the day-to-day patient assignments with the oversight and guidance by the Physical Therapist;

  • Conducts physical therapy care within the scope of practice, as well as agency policies and regulations;
  • Consistently follows company policies and procedures;
  • Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation and local standards, rules and regulations;
  • Participates in personal professional growth and development;
  • Participates with the interdisciplinary team to assure coordination of care and continuity of care delivery
  • Reports all changes to patient findings to the Physical Therapist, as well as the physician where applicable
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Monday to Friday with 2 evenings until 6:30p

Education

Associate (Preferred)

Experience

licensed PTA clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

Language

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification

  • Physical Therapy Assistant License or pending license (Required)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Continuing education funds
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Physical Therapist within the scope of state laws and agency policies. They are responsible for coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and reporting patient progress or changes to the supervising therapist and physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Physical Therapy Assistant license or be eligible for licensure in the state. An associate degree is preferred, along with at least two years of clinical experience.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentRehabilitationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois824 active21,832 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physical Therapist Assistant - Chicago at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
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$78k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Clinic Director I Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Evanston, Illinois

$31-$39/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$30 - $36 per hour
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Danville

$25.63-$35.24/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine logo

About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Health, Wellness & Fitness
St. Charles, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Continuing education funds
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 6.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.