Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Meraki Health
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Meraki Health | Full-Time (35 Hours/Week) | Newton, IL
Are you looking for a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and excited to come to work each day?
Do you want mentorship, collaboration, creativity, and a team that genuinely loves what they do?
We would love to meet you.
Why Meraki?
Meraki [may-rah-kee] — to do something with soul, creativity, and love; to leave a piece of yourself in your work.
At Meraki Health, therapy is more than a treatment plan — it’s connection, movement, laughter, growth, and teamwork.
We believe that many of the challenges children experience stem from difficulties with regulation, sensory processing, communication, and motor development. Through intentional, play-based, movement-centered intervention, we help children feel confident, capable, and empowered in their bodies and in their world.
We are deeply committed to building clinicians — whether you’re just beginning your career or bringing years of experience — by offering strong collaboration, supportive supervision, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to implement individualized treatment plans that support:
- Gross motor development
- Strength, balance, and coordination
- Functional mobility
- Confidence and independence in daily activities
Our sessions are active, hands-on, and engaging. You’ll spend your days on the floor, in the gym, on swings, on mats, celebrating milestones big and small.
You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and supported in developing your clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
This Role May Be a Great Fit If You…
- Enjoy movement-based, play-centered therapy
- Value teamwork and open communication
- Appreciate mentorship and ongoing feedback
- Are committed to professional growth
- Love building meaningful relationships with children and families
Requirements
- Valid Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License
- Ability to pass a background check
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
- Openness to feedback, reflection, and growth
Physical Demands
Because our work is active and child-centered, you must be able to:
- Kneel, sit (on a chair or floor), and stand with ease
- Transition quickly between floor and standing positions
- Lift up to 50 pounds independently
- Walk up to one mile
- Engage in running, jumping, climbing, swinging, and floor-based play
- Safely support children on therapeutic equipment
What Makes Us Different
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model
- Supportive supervision and mentorship
- A culture that values reflection and growth
- Meaningful, relationship-based therapy
- A positive, team-centered work environment
Benefits & Perks
- 120 Hours Paid Leave
- 40 Hours Sick Time
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- 2 Weeks Company-Wide Closure (July & December)
- 401(k) with Up to 4% Company Match (100% vested)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employer Cost-Shared Health Insurance
- Employer Cost-Shared Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Continuing Education & Credentialing Support
- Competitive Compensation
- Family-Friendly Schedule — No Weekends
- Woman-Owned, Clinician Owned, Locally Owned Small Business
Employment Details
Full-Time Position: 35 hours per week
Compensation: Negotiable and based on experience, licensure, performance, and commitment to the position.
If you are looking for a place where you can grow, collaborate, and truly make an impact — we would love to connect with you.
Come bring your Meraki!
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