- Open jobs
- 23
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $28.57/hour
- Pay range
- $13.88 – $42.60/hour
- Median wage in Illinois (BLS)
- $31.37/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant
Traveling Physical Therapy Assistant Is Wanted in Illinois
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Rehab | Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant in Mattoon, Illinois
Physical Therapy Assistant-Allied Health
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Illinois
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Illinois is $31.37 per hour ($65,250 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $28.57/hour, from $13.88 to $42.60. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Illinois
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 16 | $28.57/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 2 | — |
| Care Team Solutions | 2 | $41.84/hr |
| CompHealth | 1 | $13.88/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $39.22/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 1 | $42.36/hr |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Mattoon (5), Danville (4), Oak Park (2), Decatur (2), Joliet (1), Chicago (1), Lincoln (1), Jacksonville (1), Chillicothe (1), Aledo (1), Peoria (1), Eureka (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in Illinois?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Illinois is $31.37 per hour (about $65,250 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $28.57 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in Illinois?
23 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.