Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$50k-$66k
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: 144 Lincoln Place Ct., Suite 1, Belleville, IL 62221
- Salary Range: $50,000- $66,000
At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, patients come first; it's what we all believe. It's the driving force behind our passion and what has helped us become one of Entrepreneur magazine's top franchise picks.
Perks of Being on Team Apex
- Aggressively competitive compensation and benefit packages tailored to your needs.
- Excellent comprehensive benefits package
- High continuing education Reimbursement
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid Time Off and holiday pay
Come Heal With Us
Heal The Breathtaking Belleville Community on Team Apex!
This is more than a clinical job; this is a career.
Team Apex provides over 20 years of expertise to teach our team how to thrive in a competitive environment.
Therapist Owned & Operated
Your voice is heard by therapist owners and therapist executive-level administrative staff.
Growth & Stability
This growing privately held company grew from 3 clinics in 1999 to over 95 and counting, in 13 states across the U.S. Offering multiple pathways to career development including clinical expertise and professional growth.
Proven Path to Ownership
Several of our Franchise Owners and executive-level administrative staff started as staff therapists or Clinic Manager Physical therapists, just like you.
Upscale, High-Quality Physical Therapy Services
Our beautiful and welcoming facilities provide a warm environment for our team and our patients. The patient-centered focus of Apex sets us apart and makes our clinics feel like home.
What It Takes
- Passion and dedication to patient education
- Driven to provide successful patient outcomes in a high-energy environment
- Commitment to personal development and growth with Apex
- Aspire to develop or strengthen leadership qualities
- Strong ability to enhance a positive and supportive rehab environment
Education
- Graduate (e. g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
- All Physical Therapist Assistants must be licensed, or license eligible in the state they are applying.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in a clinical setting. They are expected to contribute to a positive rehab environment while focusing on successful patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited program and be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois. Strong dedication to patient education and personal professional growth is required.
Key Skills
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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$58k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 808 active | 21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment862 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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