About the role
Compensation: Starting at $25 Per Hour & Negotiable and based on experience, licensure, performance, and commitment to the position.
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!