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