Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Illinois
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Decatur, and Oak Brook and other Illinois metros, with employers like Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Memorial Health, and Carle Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Type: PRN
Schedule: Flexible Hours
Setting: Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Hillsboro Rehab
Pay:
Aegis Therapies, one of the nation’s leading providers of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our supportive team and reap the benefits of some of the best career advantages in the industry.
Why Aegis Therapies:
- Career Growth Development: We invest in your future with specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry.
- Flexibility - Redefining Work-life Balance: We offer you the opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you never have to choose between your career and the things that make life worth living.
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication.
Benefits:
- Support, local clinical mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs
- Leadership Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible schedule, paid time off, plus one paid CEU day
- Licensure and professional membership reimbursement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration for providing the best patient care
- Medical, dental, vision within 30 days or less
- National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status
- Multiple settings nationwide: CCRC, SNF, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health
- New Grads Welcomed!
- And much more
Qualifications
- Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain in the state of practice.
If you enjoy working in geriatrics and have a current Physical Therapy Assistant license, we would like to discuss what is most important to you. Aegis Therapies is committed to designing jobs to meet your needs.
Let us help find the career of your dreams! Apply Today.
Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For detailed information on your rights, Click Here OR https://aegistherapies.com/equal-opportunity-employer-provider-of-healthcare-services/.
Job Type: PRN
Schedule: Flexible Hours
Setting: Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Hillsboro Rehab
Pay:
Aegis Therapies, one of the nation’s leading providers of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our supportive team and reap the benefits of some of the best career advantages in the industry.
Why Aegis Therapies:
- Career Growth Development: We invest in your future with specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry.
- Flexibility - Redefining Work-life Balance: We offer you the opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you never have to choose between your career and the things that make life worth living.
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication.
Benefits:
- Support, local clinical mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs
- Leadership Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible schedule, paid time off, plus one paid CEU day
- Licensure and professional membership reimbursement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration for providing the best patient care
- Medical, dental, vision within 30 days or less
- National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status
- Multiple settings nationwide: CCRC, SNF, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health
- New Grads Welcomed!
- And much more
Qualifications
- Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain in the state of practice.
If you enjoy working in geriatrics and have a current Physical Therapy Assistant license, we would like to discuss what is most important to you. Aegis Therapies is committed to designing jobs to meet your needs.
Let us help find the career of your dreams! Apply Today.
Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For detailed information on your rights, Click Here OR https://aegistherapies.com/equal-opportunity-employer-provider-of-healthcare-services/.
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Find JobsPhysical Therapy Assistant Jobs by City in Illinois
Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine12
- Memorial Health7
- Carle Health5
- HealthPRO Heritage4
- Optum4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services58
- Consulting & Professional Services3
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs across Illinois.
- Associate degree in physical therapist assisting from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Active state PTA license or eligibility to sit for the NPTE
- Experience using physical therapy EMR software such as WebPT or Theraoffice
- CPR and Basic Life Support certification current at time of hire
- One or more years of clinical experience in an outpatient, SNF, or home health setting
- Familiarity with manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and modality operation
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many physical therapy assistant jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 58+ physical therapy assistant openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Decatur, and Oak Brook. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do physical therapy assistants make in Illinois?
Physical therapy assistants in Illinois earn a median of about $65,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,600 for the lowest 10% to over $81,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most physical therapy assistant jobs?
Chicago, Decatur, and Oak Brook have the most physical therapy assistant openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Illinois?
Employers hiring physical therapy assistants in Illinois include Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Memorial Health, and Carle Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 0% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for physical therapy assistant jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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