Staff Physical Therapist Assistant - Medical District

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Who Should Apply

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is looking for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant to help support, alongside our Physical Therapists, a physical therapy practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice. We’re looking for an expert physical therapy assistant with 2+ years of experience.

About Genesis

At Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our mission is to help our patients live their lives without pain and limitations. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing high-quality orthopedic care to people of all ages and backgrounds in our community and beyond. We believe that everyone deserves access to personalized, compassionate care that is tailored to their unique needs.

  • This role will help us expand our physical therapy practice that will serve the underserved.
  • As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant to help us continue growing our physical therapy practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice.
  • Job Type: Full-time (preferred), Part-time
  • We’re excited to hear from you.

Essential Characteristics

The PTA will be responsible for the care delivery of patients, carried out within the scope of practice, defined by the state laws and the state Board of Physical Therapy

Directly carries out the day-to-day patient assignments with the oversight and guidance by the Physical Therapist;

  • Conducts physical therapy care within the scope of practice, as well as agency policies and regulations;
  • Consistently follows company policies and procedures;
  • Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation and local standards, rules and regulations;
  • Participates in personal professional growth and development;
  • Participates with the interdisciplinary team to assure coordination of care and continuity of care delivery
  • Reports all changes to patient findings to the Physical Therapist, as well as the physician where applicable
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Monday to Friday with 2 evenings until 6:30p

Education

Associate (Preferred)

Experience

licensed PTA clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

Language

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification

  • Physical Therapy Assistant License or pending license (Required)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Continuing education funds
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver patient care within the scope of practice under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for coordinating with the interdisciplinary team and reporting patient progress to physicians and therapists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Physical Therapy Assistant license or be eligible for licensure. An associate degree is preferred, along with at least two years of clinical experience.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentRehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physical Therapist Assistant - Medical District at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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 Pta Jobs

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Salary Distribution12 jobs

4
<$70k
6
$70k-80k
1
$86k
1
$94k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k
Typical market rent
$2,253/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Health, Wellness & Fitness
St. Charles, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Continuing education funds
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement