Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient Rehab-Part-Time
How this pay compares
This posting states $25.53–$38.29 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $33.20 an hour, the middle half $31.50–$35.50, across 53 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $31.37 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
SJH-HIGHLAND-1 HSHS ST. JOSEPH S HOSPITAL, HIGHLAND in HIGHLAND reported 2 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 374,995 hours worked: 1.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.6 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of St Joseph's Hospital
Medicare gives St Joseph's Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 89% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Pay Range
$25.53 - $38.29
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven individuals who provide high-quality physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, documenting care, and communicating patient responses to the supervising Physical Therapist. The PTA serves as an educator and advocate for patients and their families, promoting safe mobility, functional independence, and overall wellness. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, supporting therapy program goals, and participating in ongoing professional development to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Would help with both inpatient and outpatient therapy services (based on therapist interest, experience, and skill set).
Position Specifics:
o Department: Rehabilitation Services
o Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
o Schedule: PRN – Flexible; 8-hour shifts between 6:30am-7:30pm, weekend rotation of approximately one weekend per month
o Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital
o Location: Highland, IL
o Compensation that aligns with your experience
*Potential to offer more hours!
For more questions regarding this position, please contact Debbie Suttles at debbie.suttles@hshs.org.
Education Qualifications
- Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
Experience Qualifications
- N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice is required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
- ILLINOIS: Following physical therapy philosophies and standards of care set by Illinois Physical Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies, licensure is required within 1 year for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
From Hospital Sisters Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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