Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Amergis; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance

401(k)

Awards program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week, full-time contract in Mount Vernon/Marion, IL. The pay rate is $37 per hour with a total weekly travel package of $1,696.

Earn an estimated take-home of about $1,516 per week after taxes, with 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, mileage reimbursement, and coverage areas including Clinton, Marion, Washington, Jefferson, and Hamilton counties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Physical Therapist Assistant.
• IL PTA license required.
• Home health experience preferred.
• ASAP start.

Skills

2+ years PTA experience

Home health experience

ASAP Start

Education

IL PTA License

Tools

OASIS

HCHB

Job description

Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant that would be interested in a 1 3 Week , full-time contract opportunity in Mount Vernon, IL . Additional details of the contract are below:

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Location: Marion, IL

Pay Rate (Local): $37/hr

Total Travel Package: $1,696.00/week

• Must reside over 50 miles away to qualify for travel package *

• Taxable Wages = $720.00/week

• Weekly Housing Allowance = $500.00/week

• Weekly Meals & Incidentals Allowance = $476.00/week

Estimated Weekly Take Home after taxes = $1,516.00/ week

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week guareenteed

• 8 AM - 4:30 PM

• mileage reimbursement for all visits

• Coverage Areas: Clinton, Marion, Washington, Jefferson Hamilton counties

Duration:

• 13 weeks (extension likely)

Requirements:

• 2+ year of experience as Physical Therapist Assistant

• Limited to no requested time off

• IL PTA License

• home health experience preferred

• oasis experience preferred

• HCHB experience preferred

• ASAP Start

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Physical Therapist Assistant | Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0369

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1696 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-01T15:22:53