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Hopedale Medical Complex
Hopedale, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant, PT

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.4K - $66.6K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HMC Offers

  • Competitive compensation
  • Quality childcare located on site
  • HMC Wellness Center membership
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team
  • Opportunity to care for patients across the continuum of care in a community-focused healthcare organization

Position Summary

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Services team. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and overall functional independence.

As part of our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, you will work closely with Physical Therapists, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to patients of all ages in inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, transfers, and functional mobility training.
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility techniques, and the safe use of assistive devices.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Maintain treatment areas and therapy equipment in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
  • Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Participate in department meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, infection prevention practices, and HMC policies.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Previous clinical experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient mobility.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Why Join Hopedale Medical Complex?

At Hopedale Medical Complex, you'll become part of an organization committed to providing exceptional care while investing in the professional growth of our employees. Our rehabilitation team enjoys a collaborative environment, modern equipment, diverse patient populations, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships within the community we serve.

Background Check & DRUG Screening

Employment with Hopedale Medical Complex is contingent upon successfully passing a federal and state background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Testing includes both illegal and legally obtained substances, including cannabis (THC).

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy treatments to improve patient mobility, strength, and functional independence under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationCollaborationHIPAA Compliance

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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$67kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $65k–$72k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois807 active21,687 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment861 active listings, Oct 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,692 in the last 30 days4,938 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Adaptive Home Health · Lakeway, Texas

$75k-$100k
#2

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant - Chicago

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$58k-$85k
#3

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$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Danville

$25.63-$35.24/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hopedale Medical Complex

Hospitals and Health Care
Hopedale, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Quality childcare located on site
HMC Wellness Center membership
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team

Living in Hopedale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$212k
Median resident rent
$897/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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