Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Outpatient Physical Therapist | Specialty Growth Opportunity

At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, we're building careers - not just filling schedules.

Whether you're an orthopedic clinician looking to sharpen your skills, a therapist interested in developing a vestibular rehab specialty, or a new graduate seeking strong mentorship, IMPACT offers the support, resources, and clinical freedom to help you grow into the clinician you want to become.

Our Champaign clinic serves a diverse and active patient population that includes college students, professors, athletes, active adults, runners, weekend warriors, and individuals committed to improving their health and performance.

Why Clinicians Choose IMPACT

Practice in a Sports Performance Environment

Treat active adults, athletes, runners, and weekend warriors in a clinic focused on helping patients return to the activities they love.

Grow Your Specialty Interests

Interested in Vestibular Rehab? Sports Performance? Dry Needling? Strength & Conditioning?

We encourage clinicians to explore their interests and develop specialty expertise while providing mentorship and support along the way.

Recovery Room Programming

Help patients maximize outcomes through our clinician-guided Recovery Room, designed to reinforce treatment plans and support long-term success.

Mentorship That Actually Matters

You'll work alongside experienced clinicians who are invested in your success. Whether you're a new graduate building confidence or an experienced therapist looking to elevate your skills, you'll have access to collaboration, guidance, and ongoing professional development.

Clinical Autonomy

You're the expert. Practice with the freedom to make individualized treatment decisions and deliver care based on your clinical expertise.

A Culture That Supports Your Life

  • Join a collaborative, PT-owned team that values work-life balance, professional development, and a positive workplace culture.
  • Additional Highlights
  • Specialty Development Opportunities
  • Collaborative PT-Owned Practice
  • Diverse & Active Patient Population
  • Mentorship & Clinical Growth

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

  • If you're looking for a clinic where your growth is supported, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
  • Video: Say Hello To IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery!

Responsibilities

  • What You'll Do
  • Treat a diverse orthopedic caseload
  • Build meaningful patient relationships and drive exceptional outcomes
  • Collaborate with fellow clinicians in a team-oriented environment
  • Participate in Recovery Room programming and patient education
  • Pursue specialty interests, including Vestibular Rehab, Sports Performance, and other clinical areas
  • Continue developing your clinical expertise through mentorship and ongoing learning
  • Who Thrives Here
  • Orthopedic clinicians passionate about high-quality patient care
  • Physical Therapists interested in developing a Vestibular Rehab specialty
  • Therapists who enjoy working with active patients and athletes
  • Lifelong learners who value mentorship and collaboration
  • Clinicians seeking a career with growth potential—not just another job

Qualifications

  • Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Illinois
  • At least one year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, preferred
  • Physical Therapist Assistants with Pelvic Health experience are welcome to apply
  • Let’s Keep It Simple
  • If you’re looking for a place where you can:
  • Spend real time with your patients

Grow as a Clinician

Be part of a team that supports your success... we'd love to connect!

Pay Range

USD $27.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic RehabilitationPatient Relationship Management

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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Peachtree City, Georgia

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

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.

Living in Champaign

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,506/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Champaign-Urbana, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery

Wellness and Fitness Services
Chicago, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Specialty Development Opportunities
Collaborative PT-Owned Practice
Diverse & Active Patient Population
Mentorship & Clinical Growth
Competitive Compensation & Benefits