About Olympia
Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is a family-based, multi-disciplinary practice with a strong emphasis on sports medicine and active populations. Since 1997, we’ve grown to 4 clinics across the western suburbs of Chicago, combining chiropractic care with physical therapy, and massage therapy to help patients recover without unnecessary drugs or surgery.
About the Role
We’re hiring a full-time licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient rehab team. You’ll work closely with physical therapists to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, progress treatment plans, and help patients return to daily activities and sports safely and efficiently.
Schedule: A mix of mornings and afternoon/evening shifts.
Key Responsibilities
● Implement and progress treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist for a mix of orthopedic, sports, and general outpatient patients.
● Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and use of equipment.
● Communicate frequently with the supervising PT regarding patient status, appropriate treatment progression, follow-up visits, and discharge planning.
● Document all care in the EMR, including daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in a timely and accurate manner.
● Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized clinic environment.
● Collaborate with chiropractors and massage therapists as part of an integrated care team.
Required Qualifications
● Active Illinois PTA license (or in process of obtaining IL licensure).
● Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
● Strong interest in outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine.
● Solid basic skills in therapeutic exercise, manual techniques (as permitted by scope), and patient education.
● Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable using an EMR.
● Team-oriented, professional, and able to build rapport with patients of all ages.
Preferred Qualifications
● 1+ years of experience as a PTA in an outpatient rehab setting (new grads welcome with strong outpatient/sports clinicals).
● Experience working with athletes or active adults/teens.
● Background or interest in performance, return-to-sport, or injury prevention programming.
What Olympia Offers
● Health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
● Simple IRA Retirement plan
● PTO (paid time off).
● Malpractice insurance and CEU reimbursement.
● Competitive pay based on experience.
If you’re a licensed PTA who loves outpatient rehabilitation, sports medicine, and a true team atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you.
