Physical Therapist - Full Time

Select Medical; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder

Student debt benefit

Health insurance

Dental plan

PTO & Sick Time

401(k) plan

Life & disability protection

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time role. You will assess and treat patients, develop plans of care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore mobility and independence.

The position offers a competitive salary, a thorough orientation, tuition reimbursement and continuing education, a clinical ladder, student debt benefits, PTO, a company 401(k) plan, and comprehensive benefits to support

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certified BLS before or within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and set goals.
• Develop and modify treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Teach and counsel patients and families on therapy plans.
• Supervise PTAs and PT/PTA students as assigned.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient education.
• Document sessions according to department policies.
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran HospitalJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: Physical TherapistLocation: Fort Wayne, INSchedule: Full TimeCompensation: $77,292.80 - $104,000/yr, based on experience

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans