Physical Therapist Assistant-Outpatient-PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
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 $31.50–$35.50, across 43 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
About the job
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Position Summary
- Responsible for assisting in the implementation of physical therapy plan of care under the supervision of the physical therapist.
Education
- Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Licenses and Certification
- Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
- BLS
Experience and Skills
- Technical Experience: N/A
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Implements Plan of Care
- Measures and communicates progress towards goals
- Documentation is accurate, complete and timely
- Provides supervision to rehab techs and students
Compensation (Commensurate with experience)
$24.6
To
$38.13
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From Southern Illinois Healthcare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost 16 (source: Southern Illinois Healthcare, About Us) counties of Illinois through four hospitals, a cancer institute and more than 30 (source: Southern Illinois Healthcare, About Us) outpatient clinics. Source: Southern Illinois Healthcare, About Us
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