Pays $21.63-$31.25/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (25 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (SIGN ON BONUS) - Gurnee, IL
About the Role
Flexible schedule, no call. In-home PTA role. Gurnee, IL. $21.63-$31.25/hr.
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21.63 - $31.25/hr.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with FOX Rehabilitation in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver individualized treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve strength and mobility. Document patient progress accurately in the EMR system and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or be eligible to obtain one. Requires current CPR certification and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and patient transfers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k 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 down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (SIGN ON BONUS) - Gurnee, IL at FOX Rehabilitation a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,105 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.7/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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