Pays $24.31-$36.47/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$64k (30 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.8/10, vs 20,151 in this specialty)

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Hospital Sisters Health System
Springfield, Illinois

Job Posting Title Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - Greater Springfield Area

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Outpatient physical therapist assistant. No weekends, flexible schedule. Springfield, IL.

Join Hospital Sisters Health System as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, No Weekends in Springfield, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $24.31 - $36.47/hour.
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement benefits
  • Education assistance up to $5,250/year
  • Adoption assistance up to $7,500
  • Wellness program
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistants provide individualized patient care and implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress and educating patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation process.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited program and possess current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant. A minimum of two years of experience is required, along with BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTreatment planningOrthopedicsSports medicinePelvic healthVestibular rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationOncologyLymphedema therapyHand therapyPatient educationRehabilitationClinical documentation

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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Job Posting Title Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - Greater Springfield Area at Hospital Sisters Health System a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,151 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 30 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Hospital Sisters Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement benefits
Education assistance up to $5,250/year
Adoption assistance up to $7,500
Wellness program
Employer-paid life insurance