Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We are on Fire! Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton is Hiring!
NEW! With Ignite University Educational Assistance Program, CURRENT IGNITE PTAs CAN BECOME A PT AND EARN UP TO $50,000 TOWARD YOUR STUDENT LOANS!!
If you want to work with a company who values and appreciates its employees, join Ignite Medical Resorts and help us to Extinguish the Stereotype! We are a state-of-the-art rehabilitation resort where we combine uncompromising luxury, never before seen amenities, and the highest quality care to provide a superior rapid rehabilitation experience.
Our Physical Therapist Assistant play a vital role in our resident and guest outcomes and overall experience. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to become a part of our facility's compassionate and hospitable care-giving team.
Hours: Full Time
If you are dedicated, compassionate, dependable and energetic – WE WANT YOU!
Awesome Benefits That Ignite Team Members Can Expect
IN-HOUSE THERAPY TEAM, NO CONTRACT COMPANIES
Competitive Wages
- GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION
- 401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
Paid Time Off
HOLIDAY PAY
Complimentary High-Performance Uniforms
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
Short-TERM and Long-TERM Disability
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
SUPERHERO IN SCRUBS – ONE-OF-A-KIND REWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Ignite University—Paid Training and Certification
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT OPTIONS
Employer Paid Life Insurance
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES
Hospitality and Teamwork Focused Culture
50% OFF IN OUR ON-SITE RESTAURANT AND LUXECAFE PROUDLY SERVING STARBUCKS
A Commitment to Technology
FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
On Demand Pay
COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE
Advancement Opportunities
SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS
Subsidized Child Care Benefits
Ignite Medical Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Active applicable state certification
- Clean background check
- Authorized to work in the United States of America
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality rehabilitation care to residents and guests within a luxury resort setting. They play a vital role in achieving positive patient outcomes and contributing to the facility's compassionate care-giving team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$67k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $63k–$68k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Indiana | 611 active | 21,676 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Indiana Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 28% offer loan repayment625 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Ignite Medical Resorts
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chesterton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $325k
- Typical market rent
- $1,638/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.