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Functional Pathways
Rockford, Illinois

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38-$42/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wesley Willows - Rockford, IL 61103-1524Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $38.00 - $42.00 HourlyFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Wesley Willows is a senior living community in Rockford, IL, that has been serving seniors since 1966. Located on a beautiful campus, Wesley Willows offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.

With a focus on wellness, connection, and compassionate care, the community provides residents with opportunities to stay active, engaged, and comfortable while having peace of mind as their needs change.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement patient care plans as established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional and competent care while maintaining quality standards within the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWellness Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$38-$42/hr
#2

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Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
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Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/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.

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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