Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$35/hr

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Job Description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join in? We are looking for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. This position will be based at the outpatient rehabilitation clinic located in Munster, IN.

The potential candidate will play a vital role in assisting licensed physical therapists in providing high-quality care to our patients primarily in orthopedics and post-surgical.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a passion for helping patients regain their mobility and help improve their overall quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Providing exceptional patient care and services.
  • Progressing patient's plan of care that has been established by the physical therapist.
  • Periodic written and dictated communication to physicians through progress notes and discharge summaries after consulting with supervising PT regarding patient's plan of care.
  • Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate treatment plan, follow-up appointments, and potential discharge for patients.
  • Supervising rehabilitation aides with patient care and administrative staff as needed.
  • Daily paperwork. All PT Assistants are responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts and completing all written communications in a timely manner.

Education And/or Experience

  • Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  • Current licensure as a PTA in IL ( or willingness to apply)
  • CPR Certified.
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Energetic and a team player.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $27-35 per hour. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

  • Annual Bonus Plan.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality patient care by progressing established treatment plans and communicating regularly with supervising therapists. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient charts and supervising rehabilitation aides.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold current licensure in Illinois. Additionally, applicants should be CPR certified and possess strong communication skills with 1-2 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistanceOrthopedic RehabilitationPost-surgical CareDocumentationTeamworkCPR CertificationTreatment Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$56k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $66k (middle half $62k–$68k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana624 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIndiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 27% offer loan repayment638 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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$25-$37.5/hr
#2

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Banner Physical Therapy · Glendale, Arizona

$29-$36/hr
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$25-$32/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 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Pet Insurance

Living in Munster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Median resident rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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