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Joliet, Illinois

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36-$40/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County - Joliet, IL
  • Position Type: PRN
  • Salary Range: $36.00 - $40.00Hourly, Join Our Team at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Schedule: Weekend and Holiday coverage preferred

About Us

Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County in Joliet, IL is a part of our growing network of communities dedicated to providing exceptional therapy services with compassion, professionalism, and heart.

As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while working alongside a supportive group of therapists and caregivers who share a passion for improving quality of life.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the plan of care established by the registered physical therapist and physician in a professional and competent manner. Provide quality therapy services to residents while working with the therapy team and caregivers.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active state license are required, along with applicable certifications and licensure. Candidates should have strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills, and complete all required screenings and certifications.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistanceImplementing Plans Of CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical Program Knowledge

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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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 up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$83kPhysical Therapy median $70k (middle half $64k–$76k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois776 active21,659 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment829 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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