* Physical Therapist Outpatient - West Lafayette

OrthoIndy Northwest; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits included

Job summary

OrthoIndy, West Lafayette, IN, is seeking outpatient Physical Therapists for a full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour clinic day shift with full benefits at the Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center opening in January 2026. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and rehabilitate patients with conditions of the spine and extremities, document care in EMR, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Science, Indiana license, and 1–2 years of PT experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required; Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Indiana required.
• 1–2 years of Physical Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation exercise protocols and therapy interventions based on physician protocol.
• Documents all treatment procedures and patient status in EMR; communicates status to nursing staff and referring physicians.
• Communicates with patients regarding status and prognosis in rehabilitation relative to the pathology.
• Educates patients on injury, disability, or impairment and prognosis.
• Communicates with family members about patient status and independence goals.
• Participates in Therapy Department quality control internal audits.
• Organizes patient treatment times and maintains work area cleanliness and stocking.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Facility:OrthoIndy, West Lafayette, IN
Department:OI Physical Therapy, OUTPATIENT
Shift Details: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 hour outpatient clinic day shift. Full benefits included!

At OrthoIndy, everythingwe do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce thatdirectly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We have Physical Therapist positionsavailable for outpatient physical therapists within our growing organization atourstate-of-the-art Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center openingin West Lafayette, Indiana in January 2026!

Be part of something great!

At OrthoIndy, we provideleading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughoutCentral Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering afull range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physiciansin our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected andtrusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has receivednational recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and ourphilosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

General Statement of Duties

The Physical Therapist will be providing evaluative and rehabilitative services and procedures when ordered by the attending surgeon/physician. Patient populations may include, but not be limited to, non-operative management and post-operative care to the spine and extremities.

• Develops and implements pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation exercise protocols and therapy interventions for individuals based upon existing Physician protocol for the operative procedure performed or non-operative management of the pathology.
• Documents all treatment procedures and exercise, in addition to the patients’’ current status and changes in status in EMR.
  Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to the nursing staff and referring Physician. Communicates with Physicians and nursing staff regarding the clinical and functional status of the patient.
• Communicates with patients regarding status and prognosis in rehabilitation relative to the pathology that the patient is recovering from and the rehabilitative goals set forth by the patient. Educates the patient on the injury, disability, or impairment they are recovering from.
• Communicates with family members of patient regarding the patient’s status and needs as it relates to the patient becoming independent in adult daily living.
• Participates in the Therapy Department quality control internal audits.
• Responsible for organizing patient treatment times.
• Responsible for organizing, stocking, and cleaning the work area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science required; Master's degree in Physical Therapypreferred
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Indiana required
• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ABOUT WEST LAFAYETTE

West Lafayette, Indianais ideally located between Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for itsdiverse community of more than 190,000 people and offers a great quality oflife which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape,including over 50 parks and extensive trail systems, and a lively urban center. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette by the Wabash Riverand it brings a diverse young student population to the city. DowntownLafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, andpublic art.
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Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA hasdesignatedIndiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” statesdue to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home ofPurdue Research Park and many multi-national companies whichcontribute toa strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public andprivate schools and diverse cultural activities.