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!