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InHome Therapy
DeKalb, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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 a home health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in and around DeKalb treating the adult and geriatric population. Apply now or text Sunny directly at 512-885-3525 for a casual chat 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
  • Therapy-first clinical and administrative support
  • Room to grow - leadership opportunities and career advancement
  • Tablet with data plan provided
  • Compensation and Benefits*
  • Mileage reimbursement – plus tools to reduce windshield time
  • Paid training and ongoing mentorship
  • 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 under the supervision of a PT. Complete accurate and timely therapy documentation while helping patients regain strength and function.

Requirements

Requires an active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license and BLS CPR certification. Candidates must have reliable transportation and basic comfort with technology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health careGeriatric carePatient documentationElectronic medical recordsClinical supportTime managementCommunication

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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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 DeKalb

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,379/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Training
Mentorship
Tablet with Data Plan
401(k)
Life and Disability Coverage
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance