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Ignite Medical Resorts
McHenry, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$40/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

We are on Fire! Ignite Medical Resort McHenry is Hiring!

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 Assistants play a vital role in our resident and guest outcomes and overall experience. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistants to become a part of our facility's compassionate and hospitable care-giving team.

Hours: PRN

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

Provide physical therapy assistance as part of the facility's care team, supporting resident and guest outcomes. Contribute to a compassionate, hospitable rehabilitation experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Resident CarePatient CareCompassionDependabilityEnergy

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$83kPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $64k–$76k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Illinois780 active21,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment829 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs · 3 employers
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3-4
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Palatine, Illinois

$31-$37/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Pekin, Illinois

$30-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$30 - $36 per hour
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ignite Medical Resorts

Hospitals and Health Care
Park Ridge, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in McHenry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,901/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.