Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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!