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ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
Belleville, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28-$36/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Join our team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant!
  • Compensation: $28.00- $36.00

At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, patients come first; it's what we all believe. It's the driving force behind our passion and what has helped us become one of Entrepreneur magazine's top franchise picks.

Come Heal With Us

This is more than a clinical job; this is a career.

Team Apex provides over 20 years of expertise to teach our team how to thrive in a competitive environment.

  • Therapist Owned & Operated
  • Your voice is heard by therapist owners and therapist executive-level administrative staff.
  • Growth & Stability

This growing privately held company grew from 3 clinics in 1999 to over 95 and counting, in 13 states across the U. S. Offering multiple pathways to career development including clinical expertise and professional growth.

Proven Path to Ownership

Several of our Franchise Owners and executive-level administrative staff started as staff therapists or Clinic Manager Physical therapists, just like you.

Upscale, High-Quality Physical Therapy Services

Our beautiful and welcoming facilities provide a warm environment for our team and our patients. The patient-centered focus of Apex sets us apart and makes our clinics feel like home.

What It Takes

  • Passion and dedication to patient education
  • Driven to provide successful patient outcomes in a high-energy environment
  • Commitment to personal development and growth with Apex
  • Aspire to develop or strengthen leadership qualities
  • Strong ability to enhance a positive and supportive rehab environment

Education

  • Graduate (e. g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
  • All Physical Therapist Assistants must be licensed, or license eligible in the state they are applying.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services while maintaining a patient-centered focus. Contribute to a positive and supportive rehabilitation environment to ensure successful patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 12 employers

7
<$75k
4
$75k-85k
2
$85k-95k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · San Diego, California

$41-$45/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRNPer Diem

EmpowerMe Wellness · Chicago, Illinois

$39.00 - $43.00 per hour
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

$38.00 - $43.00 per hour
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

$36.00 - $40.00 per hour
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Belleville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Typical market rent
$1,077/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
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 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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