
Rehab | Physical Therapist Assistant
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Decatur, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.36
- Weekly
- $1,525
- Yearly (full-time)
- $79,300
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 19, 2026
This job pays about $42.36/hour — 35% above the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Illinois ($31.37/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Illinois right now
- 23 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Decatur.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $42.60/hour, median $28.57/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Illinois: $31.37/hour ($65,250/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($41.84/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Jobs – Outpatient Rehabilitation in Decatur, Illinois
Join an outpatient rehabilitation team in Decatur, Illinois as a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). This PTA travel assignment offers the chance to support adolescent and adult patients in a collaborative outpatient clinic and acute care rehab environment while helping them improve mobility, function, and quality of life.
Job Details
- Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Travel Assignment
- Location: Decatur, Illinois
- Setting: Outpatient Rehabilitation / Acute Care Hospital
- Employment Type: Travel Therapy Job
- Shift: Day shift, Monday through Friday
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Schedule: 5x8 schedule preferred, with flexibility for 4x10s
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470-$1,580
- Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
- Charting: Cerner; WebPT experience preferred
- Orientation: 8 hours
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
PTA Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience required
- Active Illinois PTA license required at time of submission
- BLS certification required
- Experience in an outpatient rehabilitation or outpatient clinic setting required
- Experience supporting patients with neurology and orthopedic needs preferred
- Strong skills in AROM, AAROM, PROM, adaptive devices, assistive devices, body mechanics, and vital sign monitoring
- Experience with documentation including evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and plan of care
- Comfortable working with middle adult and older adult populations
- Travel therapy experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services in an outpatient setting
- Support treatment plans for patients recovering from stroke, joint replacements, fractures, osteoarthritis, pain, and spinal conditions
- Implement therapeutic exercise, mobility training, gait training, and functional activity programs
- Use safe body mechanics and assistive techniques to help patients improve strength, range of motion, and independence
- Document patient progress accurately and contribute to plan-of-care updates and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and recovery strategies
- Collaborate with the therapy team to support positive patient outcomes and efficient clinic flow
Why This Illinois Healthcare Job?
This travel PTA job in Illinois is ideal for a motivated clinician who wants to build experience in outpatient physical therapy while enjoying a supportive team environment. The assignment provides a strong mix of clinical variety, meaningful patient interaction, and a consistent weekday schedule.
Location Highlights
Located in Decatur, Illinois, this assignment offers a welcoming Midwestern community with convenient access to local dining, parks, and everyday amenities. It is a great option for travel therapists looking for a balanced lifestyle while gaining valuable experience in a respected rehab environment.
Apply now to join this outstanding Physical Therapy Assistant travel assignment in Decatur, Illinois, and take the next step in your healthcare career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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