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ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
Maryville, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$66k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Location: 4996 State Route 159, Suite B, Maryville, IL 62062
  • 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.

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Perks of Being on Team Apex

  • Highly competitive compensation tailored to your experience and goals
  • Excellent comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous continuing education Reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • New Mentorship Program- because when you succeed, we all succeed!
  • Student loan assistance*

*Offers are tailored to each individual and may or may not include the above perks.

  • Want to learn more about our full list of benefits?
  • Reach out today — we’re happy to walk you through all the ways we support our team.
  • Heal The Breathtaking Maryville, IL Community on Team Apex!
  • What Sets Apex Apart
  • Therapist Owned & Operated – Your voice is heard and valued by leaders who’ve walked in your shoes
  • Career Growth & Stability – From 3 clinics in 1999 to over 90 across 10 states today
  • Upscale Facilities – Our modern, patient-centered clinics are bright, welcoming, and well-equipped

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

Provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in a clinical setting while focusing on successful patient outcomes. Contribute to a positive and supportive rehabilitation environment through patient education and professional leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a state license. A passion for patient care and a commitment to personal and professional growth are required.

Key Skills

Clinical careCommunication

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).

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
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$78k
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$81k
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$85k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

12 jobs · 11 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant - Chicago

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine · Chicago, Illinois

$58k-$85k
#2

Clinic Director I Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Evanston, Illinois

$31-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

$30-$36/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Highland, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous continuing education reimbursement
401(k) plan with company matching
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
New Mentorship Program
Student loan assistance
$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Living in Maryville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,145/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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