Home Health PTA
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $32.75 an hour, the middle half $30.75–$34.75, across 47 jobs that state their pay. 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).
Physical therapist assistants in Illinois: pay by town and employer
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About the job
Physical Therapy Assistant
Are you searching for a Purpose ? PurposeCare and its affiliate companies are bringing healthcare home; we want you to join our team!
For clinicians, home health with PurposeCare means
- Flexible Scheduling : Take control of your workday and enjoy a better work-life balance.
- Lower Stress : Focus on quality care with manageable caseloads and less pressure.
- Autonomy : Make clinical decisions independently and use your expertise to its fullest.
- Personalized Care : Build meaningful, one-on-one connections with patients in their own homes.
- Real-Life Therapy & Holistic Care -- Provide skilled visits that address the full scope of a patient's needs in their home, helping them overcome real challenges and make meaningful progress in their daily life and recovery.
At PurposeCare , we put people first - our clients and our team members.
We're dedicated to helping people live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives at home. As a leading provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest, we proudly serve over 6,500 clients every month. With our compassionate caregivers and innovative technology, we ensure that every individual gets the care and support they need to thrive in their own community. Your care is our purpose.
As a growing company, we offer a rewarding career that makes a difference in our patients' lives and the communities that we serve. We also provide ongoing growth with training and professional development, mentor and referral programs, and opportunities to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
Our PurposeCare family is eligible for the following:
- Competitive per-visit rates
- Mileage
- Medical & Prescription Drug Plan
- Telehealth
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Qualifications and Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state in which you are applying
- 1 year of physical therapy assistant experience is preferred - home health experience preferred
- Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and standing
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and/or access to dependable transportation
- Ability to successfully complete a background check
Qualifications
Are you searching for a Purpose ? PurposeCare is Bringing Healthcare Home, and we want you to join our family
PurposeCare is a leading provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest and provides home-based care services to more than 3,000 clients a month carefully coordinated to keep clients healthy and safe at home. With excellent caregivers and innovative technology, PurposeCare ensures that our most vulnerable are provided with the support necessary to live full lives in their community. Your Care is Our Purpose.
As a growing company we provide
- A rewarding career making a difference, changing lives & communities
- Schedule Flexibility
- Ongoing growth, training & professional development
- Mentor, on-call & referral programs
- Opportunity to apply for positions at our other PurposeCare locations
From PurposeCare's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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