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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Merakihealth · Newton, Illinois, 62448, United States · Active · BambooHR
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Merakihealth |
| Title | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Clinical Staff |
| Location | Newton, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | BambooHR |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-02-12 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
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!
Full job record
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| Provider Job Key | 41 |
| Title | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) |
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| Location Text | Newton, Illinois, 62448, United States |
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| Source URL | https://merakihealth.bamboohr.com/careers/41 |
| Apply URL | https://merakihealth.bamboohr.com/careers/41 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 06:03:46Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:20:41Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:20:41Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-30 06:03:46Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-02-12 00:00:00Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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