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EmpowerMe Wellness
Morris, Illinois

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38.00–$43.00 /hr

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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

Apply Now

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.

$38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyPatient assessmentCare planningClinical documentationGeriatric careFall risk reductionTeam collaborationProfessional ethics

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 top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Morris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,402/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About EmpowerMe Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Free CEU Access
Employee Assistance Program
Career growth & cross-training
Recognition programs
401(k) with match (part-time)