Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Home Health
Listed compensation
$60K - $65K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Arligton Heights, IL 60005Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Physical Therapist AssistantSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Road WarriorPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. Arlington Heights, IL Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. is hiring an experienced Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Medicare-certified, ACHC-accredited home health agency.
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant with home health experience to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in their homes.
The ideal candidate will work closely with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility, restore function, and maximize independence while ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations and agency policies.
Responsibilities Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist. Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist. Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes in condition promptly.
Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and home safety. Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation according to Medicare and agency guidelines.
Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home health aides, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings. Maintain productivity while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Follow CMS, ACHC, and agency policies and procedures. Promote quality patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
Qualifications Active Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License required. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Minimum of 1–2 years of home health experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation requirements.
Experience with electronic medical records (Axxess EMR preferred). Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and efficiently in the home health setting. Current CPR certification required. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required.
Benefits Competitive salary Paid time off Health benefits Mileage reimbursement Flexible scheduling Career growth opportunities Supportive team environment
About Us
Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. is a Medicare-certified and ACHC-accredited home health agency providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide services throughout Illinois. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients remain safe and independent in their homes. Job Type Full-time
Schedule
Monday to Friday Flexible daytime hours Weekend availability as needed Experience Home Health: 1–2 years preferred Physical Therapy: 1 year preferred License/Certification Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License required CPR Certification required Work Location Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding service areas
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and implement individualized plans to help home-bound patients improve mobility and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and maintain compliant documentation according to Medicare and agency guidelines.
Requirements
Requires an active Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with auto insurance. Preference is given to candidates with 1-2 years of home health experience and familiarity with Axxess EMR.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Home Health at CENTER OF ILLINOIS HOME HEALTHCARE a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top PTA Jobs
9 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)
Enloe Health · Chico, California
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia
Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)
$38-$42/hrLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
$30.00 - $36.00 per hourWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Living in Arlington Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $475k≈ 7.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,985/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.