Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Origin Travel Nurses; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride-Health seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for an outpatient setting in Illinois. The assignment runs 13 weeks with a start date of 08/17/2026 and an end date of 11/16/2026. You will work under a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.

Responsibilities include guiding therapeutic exercises, delivering hands-on therapy, educating patients on treatment plans, and documenting progress in patient records. This is a contract position with benefits offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises under supervision.
• Provide hands-on therapy and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and document progress.

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Shift

Shift 5x8 Days

Start Date

08/17/2026

End Date

11/16/2026

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain movement, manage pain, and improve overall physical function. Responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic exercises, providing hands‑on therapy, educating patients on treatment plans, and documenting progress. Apply for specific facility details.

City

State

IL

Benefits & Disclaimer

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Disclaimer

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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Job Board Disclaimer

Equal Employment Opportunity:Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.