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Licensed PTA - PRN

Davie, FL · On-site

$23 - $30.75/hr

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

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Licensed PTA - PRN

EmpowerMe Wellness

Davie, FL • On-site

$23 - $30.75/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

EmpowerMe Wellness rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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
What You'll 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 You'll 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 You'll 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 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

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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.

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EmpowerMe Wellness - and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy - are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve! We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000 clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at empowerme.com! (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.)

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US

Year founded

2017

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