Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

Union Hospital Therapy; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Retention Bonus

Job summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, in inpatient at Union Hospital Therapy, LLC in Terre Haute, IN, is a full-time role. You will provide therapeutic and holistic care to inpatients on weekdays with weekend rotation.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree, valid state PTA licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills. The team emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to support recovery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is required.
• State licensure/certification in good standing or ability to obtain PTA licensure.
• CPR/AED/BLS certification required or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for the shift.
• High level of professionalism in written and verbal communication.
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Achieve patient care time targets and productivity standards.
• Provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for inpatients in the acute setting.
• Collaborate with other therapists and physicians within care pathways.
• Restore patient function and reduce pain to improve independence.
• Integrate Rehab Techs to support the patient’s plan of care.
• Complete documentation per company policies and state/federal regulations.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

Job Category: Physical Therapy - PT.PTA

Requisition Number: PHYSI002630

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – Union Hospital Therapy, LLC – Terre Haute, IN

We are looking for a full-time PTA to join our team in a clinical setting. You will be providing therapeutic and holistic care for our patients in our inpatient division. This role is Monday-Friday day shift schedule with a weekend rotation. Experienced PTA’s and new graduates are welcome to apply! This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

• Schedule is Monday-Friday with a weekend rotation
• $5,000 Sign-on Retention Bonus

What will you be doing in this role?

• Working towards the achievement of patient care time targets and productivity standards
• Providing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, muscle, nerve, joint, and/or bone diseases
  • Operating according to underlying goals of the inpatient acute environment, optimizing the length of stay while preparing the patient for transition to a longer-term setting in an efficient and safe manner
  • Collaborating with other therapists/physicians within care pathways as necessary
• Restoring patient function while relieving pain with ambitions of avoiding disability
• Integrating Rehab Techs to support the patients plan of care
• Completing appropriate documentation according to Company/department policies and procedures along with adhering to federal and state regulations

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate would:

• Have an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Have the required state licensure, certification, and registration that is in good standing with the state or the ability to obtain the required state licensure
• Provide a CPR/AED/BLS (basic life support) certification or have the ability to obtain it prior to start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• Have the ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
• Have a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• Have strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality

Eligibility to Work:

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

About ProgressiveHealth & Union Hospital Therapy, LLC:

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

Our Union Hospital Therapy team is dedicated to providing advanced rehabilitation services for all ages in settings conducive to healing. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy services are available in our comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities. Our therapists work with patients and physicians to develop the very best plan for recovery. Union Hospital Therapy provides its clinicians with the optimal mix of clinical resources and clinical autonomy. We endorse a hands‑on, one‑on‑one approach to therapy and have a history of providing measurable quality care to our patients.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Physical Therapy Assistant.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR Certification

BLS Certified

PTA Phys Therapist Asst

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