Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$26-$39/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Hospital located near Galesburg, Illinois is seeking a full-time, permanent Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team!
Pay: $26.00-$39.00/hourly
The Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description
- Full-time, direct hire position
- Day shift, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
- Great therapy leadership and administration team!
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected patient treatments with the instruction from Leader of Rehabilitation Services who has the responsibility for supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist, and has responsibility for utilization, supervision, instruction and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers and students working in the department/facility. Prepares patients and equipment for treatment; helps perform the housekeeping duties of the department/facility; performs other diverse duties as requested or required.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
One-year clinical experience preferred; entry level acceptable if individual skills are above average
Current or Pending State Licensure or Certification
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy or graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR certification is required
The Surrounding Location
- Near a college town in western Illinois, known for its quiet atmosphere and strong sense of community.
- The surrounding region features farmland, parks, and outdoor recreation, giving it a distinctly rural Midwest character
- Offering a slower pace of life with a mix of academic energy and small-town charm.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs patient treatments under the supervision of the Leader of Rehabilitation Services. They are also responsible for preparing patients and equipment, as well as supervising supportive staff and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Physical Therapy or be a graduate of an accredited program. Current CPR certification and state licensure or certification are also required.
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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 167 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Galesburg
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $135k
- Median resident rent
- $801/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.