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Physical Therapist Assistants in Illinois

Physical therapist assistants help licensed physical therapists treat patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and illnesses. They work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities In Illinois the median pay is $65,240 a year, 5% below the national median of $68,380.

$65,240median pay in Illinois, per year
$59,410–$74,280middle half earn
4,890employed in Illinois
$68,380U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois

267open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in Illinois or remote
12employers hiring
139posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Illinois and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyMedicine and Dentistry

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Licenses and training in Illinois

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O*NET-SOC 31-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.