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RUSH Physical Therapy
Chicago, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$34/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
  • Location: 1411 S Michigan Ave, suite 1007, Chicago, IL 60605 (South Loop)
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Compensation: $29.00 - $34.00 /hour
  • Incentives: Student Debt Benefit Program

Join our team at RUSH Physical Therapy in our South Loop clinic where you will collaborate to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

We welcome Physical Therapist Assistants of all specialties and clinical interests, and we empower you to treat what you’re passionate about—whether that’s orthopedics, sports, neuro, pelvic health, oncology or beyond.

With a strong culture of mentorship and continuous learning, you will have the support you need to grow your skills. Plus, our structured career ladder provides clear opportunities to advance both clinically and into leadership when you're ready.

Interested in advancing your career from PTA to PT? Through Select Medical's partnership with Harrisburg University, eligible employees can pursue a flexible pathway to earn their BS in Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy while continuing to work. Select Medical also offers student loan repayment assistance, helping make your educational journey more affordable

Why Work With Us?

At RUSH Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Perks

  • Continuing Education
  • Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Sports medicineNeurological rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient relationsCollaboration

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 ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois816 active22,036 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment870 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.1% 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

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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$25.63-$35.24/hr
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

$41-$45/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 RUSH Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Debt Benefit Program
Continuing Education
Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company matching after 1,000 hours
Career growth opportunities

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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