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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$55,887 / year median in Illinois
+16% projected growth
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