Acute Care Physical Therapist — $15K Sign-On + Relocation

Community Health Systems; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Student loan support

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay & full benefits

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Job summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Join Northwest Health LaPorte with occasional site coverage at Northwest Health Starke in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 0–2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required.
• Active PT license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Administers therapy treatments and documents interventions.
• Reassesses and adjusts plans based on patient progress and needs.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and post-care.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and complies with policies.

Skills

Physical therapy principles

Evaluations

Documentation & billing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Therapy equipment

Documentation systems

Job description

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Join Northwest Health LaPorte with occasional site coverage at Northwest Health Starke in Indiana.