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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for grad assistant in Chicago, IL is $20.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.58 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Grad Assistants?

Grad Assistants, or Graduate Assistants, are graduate students who work at a college or university while pursuing their advanced degrees. They typically assist faculty members with teaching responsibilities, research projects, or administrative tasks. In exchange for their work, Grad Assistants often receive a stipend and/or tuition remission. The specific duties and benefits can vary depending on the institution and the assistantship type (teaching, research, or administrative). Serving as a Grad Assistant can provide valuable experience and financial support during graduate studies.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Grad Assistant and how do they balance these duties with their academic workload?

Grad Assistants often juggle a variety of tasks such as assisting faculty with research, leading discussion sections, grading assignments, or providing administrative support. Balancing these duties with coursework requires strong time management and organizational skills. Many universities provide structured schedules and resources to help Grad Assistants manage their workload, and supervisors are usually understanding of academic commitments. Open communication with faculty and proactive planning can help ensure that both academic and assistantship responsibilities are met successfully.

What is the difference between Grad Assistant vs Teaching Assistant?

AspectGrad AssistantTeaching Assistant
Required CredentialsGraduate student status, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, often with teaching experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, offices, or classroomsClassrooms, labs, or tutoring settings
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, research institutionsEducational institutions, schools, colleges
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic support roles, research, or teaching dutiesFocuses on assisting in teaching, grading, and student support

In summary, a Grad Assistant typically refers to a graduate student working in research or administrative roles within a university, while a Teaching Assistant primarily assists with instructional duties. Both roles support academic institutions but differ mainly in their focus and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Grad Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Grad Assistant, you typically need a strong academic record, subject matter expertise, and enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with learning management systems (like Blackboard or Canvas), research databases, and presentation software is often required. Outstanding organization, communication, and time management skills help you balance teaching, research, and administrative tasks. These skills are crucial for supporting faculty, assisting students, and managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
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Infographic showing various Grad Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 95% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,898 per year, or $20.1 per hour.
Physical Therapist Assistant Float

Physical Therapist Assistant Float

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC

Glenview, IL

$55K - $70K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

330th of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description

Illinois Bone and Joint, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant Float for our Buffalo Grove, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Glenview, Morton Grove, Des Plaines, Chicago-Park Ridge and Wilmette locations.


Why be a THERAPIST at Illinois Bone and Joint?
  • Highly Competitive Compensation Structure
    • Strong base salary
    • Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually
    • Sign-on Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • $2000/year towards Continuing Education
  • ABPTRFE Orthopedic Residency Program (Candidates paid full salary while working a reduced schedule)
  • Two to three month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
  • Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions
  • Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams
  • Collaborative opportunities with physicians
    • Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs
    • Monthly Grand Rounds
    • Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication
  • IBJI offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage

New Grad Therapists encouraged to apply!


Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Foot & Ankle Group
  • Manual Therapy
  • Vestibular/ Concussion Rehab
  • Performing Arts

Innovated Collaborative Programs:

  • OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements
  • OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional counseling


Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and comprehensive integrated care. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better.


Responsibilities

  • Carries out treatment plans established by the physical therapist including progression of patient to attain functional goals as deemed appropriate by patient status and normal progression.
  • Provide exceptional care for patients in an outpatient orthopedic clinical setting.
  • Written documentation on patient status per compliance guidelines of IBJI Rehab.
  • Periodic written communication to physicians through progress notes and discharges after consulting with the supervising PT regarding assessment and plan, and co-signed by PT
  • Frequent communication with supervising PT regarding appropriate patient progression, discharge and patient follow up.
  • Supervising Rehabilitation Technicians with patient care and administrative staff as needed.
  • Compliance with daily paperwork which includes documenting all treatment in patient charts in a timely manner (daily notes, progress notes, discharges, HEP, etc).
  • Stays current with billing policies and demonstrates ethical billing practices.
  • Maintains active state license by earning appropriate CEU's through outside courses and IBJI sponsored educational opportunities.
  • Develops positive relationships with physical therapists and physician teams at IBJI.
  • Takes an active role in the patient medical team by facilitating relationships with PT's, MD's and case managers as appropriately directed by supervising PT.
  • Participates in IBJI sponsored programs including mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach, etc.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
  • Holds current license to practice in Illinois.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
  • Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
  • Ability to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
  • Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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