Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN
Listed compensation
$37-$44/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
This isn’t therapy as usual – it’s therapy reimagined.
At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don’t just treat patients — they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model of care. EmpowerMe 360 connects therapy, wellness, and medical providers into one seamless experience for residents. As part of this program, you’ll be the trusted guide for seniors, helping them live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.
Your Impact = Residents’ Independence
Every time you help a resident move with confidence, reduce a fall risk, or master a daily task, you’ll see the power of EmpowerMe 360 in action.
Responsibilities
- What You’ll Do
- Provide therapy and wellness services (physical, occupational, or speech) for older adults
Conduct assessments, create personalized care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a collaborative team
- Support care coordination with wellness check-ins, caregiver communication, and telehealth support
- Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with company initiatives
- Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement
- Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction
- Why You’ll Love It Here
Impact You Can See: Build meaningful relationships with residents while helping them stay active, safe, and out of the hospital.
- Balance You Can Count On: No late nights, no constant driving — predictable schedules that work for your life.
- Growth You Can Build On: Opportunities for leadership, specialty programs, and professional development.
- Variety Every Day: Therapy, care coordination, and wellness check-ins keep your role dynamic.
- A Supportive Culture: Therapists are celebrated here, not sidelined.
- Benefits You’ll Love
- All Team Members: Flexible schedule
- Fun, team-focused culture
- Career growth & cross-training
- Recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free CEU Access
Full-Time: Full medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with match
- HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
Part-Time: Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
- 401(k) with match
Qualifications
- What You’ll Bring to EmpowerMe
- Current professional license in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP)
- Passion for empowering seniors to live their best lives
- Strong clinical skills with a collaborative spirit
- Love for teamwork, connection, and being visible in your community
- Bring your skills, your passion, and your heart to EmpowerMe Wellness.
About EmpowerMe Wellness
EmpowerMe Wellness is an integrated healthcare company partnering with senior living communities nationwide. Through our EmpowerMe 360 program, we bring together therapy, pharmacy, and medical care to help residents live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.
Guided by our mission of improving the lives of seniors and the communities they call home, our therapists are at the heart of this purpose — delivering care with meaning, building trusted relationships, and shaping the future of senior wellness every day.
$37.00 - $44.00 per hour
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (316 salary observations; 2,160 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Ohio vs national | $88k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−6%)316 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 779 active | 21,732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment806 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,627 in the last 30 days | 4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN at EmpowerMe Wellness a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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