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InHome Therapy
Chicago, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

We're Looking for PTAs Who Want More Freedom, Flexibility, and Fulfillment

At InHome Therapy, we put therapists first. If you're searching for home health PTA jobs with flexible scheduling and consistent patient volume, this could be a great fit.

We're currently hiring home health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in and around Chicago treating the adult and geriatric population. Apply now or text Sunny directly at 512-885-3525 for a casual conversation about the role.

  • What's Awesome About This Job
  • Consistent caseload - steady referrals through our agency partner network
  • Flexible schedule – you own your time and have autonomy over your day
  • Mileage reimbursement – plus tools to reduce windshield time
  • Tablet, data plan, and supplies provided*
  • Paid training and ongoing mentorship
  • Therapy-first clinical and administrative support
  • Room to grow - leadership opportunities and career advancement
  • Compensation and Benefits*
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays!
  • IHT COTA Clinical Excellence Bonus - earn additional weekly pay based on visit complexity and volume
  • The visit rate for this role ranges from $40 - $50 per visit

What You'll Do

  • Provide home health physical therapy services under the supervision of a PT
  • Visit adult and geriatric patients in their homes and help them regain strength and function
  • Complete accurate and timely therapy documentation (training provided)
  • Be the best part of someone’s day!

What You'll Need

  • Active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in good standing
  • BLS CPR certification
  • Reliable transportation
  • Basic comfort with technology - email, texting, EMR systems (training provided)
  • Let's keep it casual - text or apply to start the conversation.
  • Sunny at 512-885-3525

*This position is paid on a per-visit basis. Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and weekly hours worked. Some roles are eligible for medical benefits only; others are eligible for both medical benefits and PTO. Additional offerings may include 401(k), life and disability coverage, voluntary supplemental insurance options, and a company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Key Responsibilities

Provide home health physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in their homes to help them regain strength and function. Complete accurate and timely therapy documentation while maintaining professional standards.

Requirements

Requires an active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in good standing and BLS CPR certification. Candidates must have reliable transportation and basic comfort with technology such as email and EMR systems.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health careGeriatric carePatient documentationClinical supportTime 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

4
<$90k
3
$90k-115k
0
$115k-140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Progressive Health · Lawrenceville, Illinois

$34-$48/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#4

PTA / Physical Therapist Assistant - $5k Sign On

$63k-$94k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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 InHome Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
IHT COTA Clinical Excellence Bonus
Mileage Reimbursement
Tablet, Data Plan, and Supplies Provided
Paid Training