Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$27-$42/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC – Marion, IL
We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic and holistic care in our busy Inpatient department! This is a wonderful opportunity to expand knowledge and experience in a clinical setting. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team! Weekday pickup and two single-day weekend rotations per month.
What You Get from Us
- Opportunity for important work/life balance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
What will you be doing in this role?
- Maintaining achievable established productivity standards
- Completing appropriate documentation according to Company/department policies and procedures along with adhering to federal and state regulations
- Providing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases
- Restoring patient function while relieving pain, with ambitions of avoiding disability
- Integrating Rehab Techs (support staff) in patient care plan
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant specific to the State of IL
- Associate's degree or higher as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Current CPR certification
Pay range: $27 - $42/hour. PRN positions do not include bonuses and benefits.
Are you a PTA who is interested in learning more about our industrial settings or wanting to find a specific career path you are passionate about? Let’s chat!
Send your resume to talent@phrehab.com [talent@phrehab.com].
Eligibility to Work
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e. g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).
About ProgressiveHealth
ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more!
We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients suffering from various injuries or diseases. They are also responsible for maintaining productivity standards and completing accurate clinical documentation according to company and regulatory policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Illinois and possess an associate's degree or higher. Additionally, a current CPR certification is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $56k–$87k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $63k–$76k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 811 active | 21,799 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment865 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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