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Ortho Nebraska
Elgin, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28.5-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

FOX Valley Orthopedics

Where Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized Care

Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant the PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed PT to implement treatment plans, assist patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, and ensure a high standard of care in a collaborative environment.

  • Location: Elgin, Illinois
  • Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
  • Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, Days and Evenings (No Weekends)
  • Expected Starting Pay: $28.50 - $35.00/Hour (minimum to mid-point, based on experience)
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to problem solve through a well-defined approach.
  • Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
  • Essential Job Functions
  • Implements treatment programs designed by a physical therapist to ensure quality patient care
  • Maintains complete and accurate records pertinent to patient treatment to assure proper documentation and to be in regulatory compliance
  • Maintains professional skills/competencies to effectively and progressively meet the demands of the position
  • Provide clinical instruction to students when assigned incumbent is expected to comply with safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements such as OSHA and to participate in corporate-wide and department safety activities
  • Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA
  • Participate in performance improvement activities
  • Attend and participate in department meetings

Attend Mandatory Educational Programs

Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures Responsible for all other duties as assigned

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the supervision of a licensed PT to implement treatment plans and assist patients in achieving rehabilitation goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to pass a background check, TB test, and drug screen. They are expected to hold active licensures as required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceTreatment plan implementationPatient rehabilitationClinical documentationProblem solvingTeam collaborationTime managementSafety proceduresOSHA compliance

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Ortho Nebraska a 6.0 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.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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$54k
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$69k
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$70k-80k
1
$81k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Clinic Director I Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Evanston, Illinois

$31-$39/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Taylorville, Illinois

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Elgin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,976/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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