Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - (PT)

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to provide evaluations and evidence-based interventions for a brain injury–focused outpatient population, age 15 and older. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, documenting outcomes, and supervising supportive staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include a Physical Therapy degree, IN license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Experience with brain injury and stroke patient populations.
• Proficient in evaluating and treating adult neuro-rehabilitation patients.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation and outcome measures.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT evaluations for inpatients and outpatients and determine treatment plans.
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans aligned with goals and medical necessity.
• Document thoroughly within timelines to support skilled services and medical necessity.
• Provide supervision to assistants, techs, and students per regulations.

Skills

TBI/BI experience

Vestibular disorders

Dry Needling

LSVT BIG and LOUD

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Physical Therapy license (IN)

CPR certification

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2025-2026 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of Physical Therapy services for a primarily Brain Injury, outpatient population, age 15 and older. Services include, but are not limited to, evaluation, evidence-based intervention, equipment recommendations and modality application, under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner. Brain Injury clients who are entering services at NBIC will require an expert clinician with unique skills to progress these clients back to community and vocational activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers PT evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age-specific needs and issues for the physical medicine rehabilitation population.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based on the evaluation, patient goals, and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and function. Responsible for assuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures. Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan is revised/updated appropriately per policy, communicated to appropriate team members including attendance at team conferences, and reviewed and signed off by referring physician (as appropriate).
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity. Charges appropriately for services provided and appropriately document outcome measures.
• Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to assistants, techs, and students according to state/federal regulations and hospital guidelines. Responsible for assuring that patient care interventions provided by assistants and students are appropriate for the patient's plan of care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with TBI/BI, CVA, vestibular disorders, Dry Needling, CBIS preferred, LSVT BIG and LOUD preferred.
• Must possess a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.
• Physical Therapist IN state license required.
• Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain it within 4 weeks of the start date.
• 1-year experience with adult physical rehabilitation preferred

Hours

• Part Time

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.