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EmpowerMe Wellness
Lawrence, Kansas

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Overview

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

  • Fun, team-focused culture
  • Career growth & cross-training
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free CEU Access
  • 401(k) with match
  • HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical TherapySenior CarePatient AssessmentPersonalized Care PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsCare CoordinationWellness Check-InsCaregiver CommunicationTelehealth SupportFall Risk ReductionCollaborationProfessional EthicsQuality Improvement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

1
$42k
0
$50k-60k
1
$62k
1
$73k
2
$80k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
1
7-8
3
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

$70k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$30/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Lawrence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k
Typical market rent
$1,479/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lawrence, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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
Fun, team-focused culture
Career growth & cross-training
Recognition programs
Employee Assistance Program
Free CEU Access
401(k) with match
Medical, dental, vision (Full-Time)