Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

1 month ago
Newton, Illinois$25 Per HourFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Meraki Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in United States. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Meraki Health | Full-Time (35 Hours/Week) | Newton, IL Are you looking for a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and excited to come to work each day? Do you want mentorship, collaboration, creativity, and a team that genuinely loves what they do?

Key Responsibilities

  • implement individualized treatment plans that support: Gross motor development Strength, balance, and coordina.

Requirements

  • based therapy A positive, team
  • centered work environment

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $25/hr
  • 120 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Meraki Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

Key Skills

Gross Motor DevelopmentStrengthBalanceCoordinationFunctional MobilityPlay-Based TherapyMovement-Centered InterventionClinical ReasoningTreatment SkillsTeamworkCommunicationMentorshipFeedbackProfessional GrowthRelationship Building
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Meraki Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Meraki Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $25 Per Hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Newton, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Gross Motor Development, Strength, Balance, Coordination, Functional Mobility, Play-Based Therapy, Movement-Centered Intervention, Clinical Reasoning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant implements individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, focusing on gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, and functional mobility for children. Sessions are active, hands-on, and engaging, involving floor ...

Benefits package: 120 Hours Paid Leave, 40 Hours Sick Time, 14 Paid Company Holidays, 2 Weeks Company Closure, 401k with 4% Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Meraki Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Newton, IL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

120 Hours Paid Leave
40 Hours Sick Time
14 Paid Company Holidays
2 Weeks Company Closure
401k with 4% Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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