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Peru, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.26-$32.06/hr

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Job Description

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Expected pay for this position is $27.26- $32.06/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan. Administers and monitors patient's response to therapeutic exercises, transfer training, gait training, and other treatments in accordance with the physical therapists treatment plan.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who is passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.

In this role, you will provide skilled therapy services to a diverse patient population, including patients with orthopedic conditions, individuals with neurological diagnoses, and athletes recovering from injury.

Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will implement evidence-based interventions that promote functional improvement, maximize outcomes, and empower patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certifications

  • State license as Physical Therapist Assistant
  • CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Skills/knowledge

Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.

  • Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition to a physical therapist.
  • Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Valid driver's license
  • OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists in administering treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, transfer training, and gait training under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They monitor patient responses and provide skilled, patient-centered care to a diverse population in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Communication 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k 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
Listed pay$57k–$67kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $65k–$71k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois810 active21,850 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment866 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$85k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 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

$65k-$80k
#4

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$25-$37.5/hr
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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 OSF HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Peoria, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Expected pay $27.26 - $32.06/hour
Paid continuing education units
Tuition reimbursement
401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary
24 hours vacation and holiday time available day 1 for 5+ years experience
Generous time-off benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package

Living in Peru

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$198k
Median resident rent
$921/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.