Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

EmpowerMe Wellness; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career growth & cross-training

Recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Free CEU Access

Full medical, dental, vision

Job summary

EmpowerMe Wellness is seeking licensed therapists to join EmpowerMe 360, integrating therapy, wellness, and medical care for seniors. You will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based therapies to help residents stay independent and safe.

Work involves collaboration with caregivers, telehealth support, and ongoing quality improvement, with a focus on empowering seniors to live their best lives in their communities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empowering seniors

Collaborative spirit

Community visibility

Education

Professional license in therapy

Job description

Overview

This isnt therapy as usual - its therapy reimagined.

At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists dont 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, youll 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, youll see the power of EmpowerMe 360 in action.

Responsibilities

What Youll 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 Youl 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 Youl 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 Youl 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

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 - $43.00 per hour