Pays starts at $41,210 — Physical Therapist market median is ~$95k (69 jobs) · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) for work-life (6.0/10, vs 32 in this specialty)
About the Role
State psychiatric facility rehabilitation therapist. Full benefits, pension, PSLF eligible. Indianapolis, IN.
Join State of Indiana as a Rehabilitation Therapist – State of Indiana, No Weekends in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $41K
- Pension plan offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Three medical plan options (including RX coverage)
- Vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program
- Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) with employer match
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with State of Indiana in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The rehabilitation therapist develops and implements individual patient treatment plans while facilitating therapeutic activities to support rehabilitation goals. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of rehabilitation practices and the ability to assess patient needs, though a formal degree is not required. Applicants must obtain and maintain CPR certification and demonstrate at least one year of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In Indiana, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (148 salary observations; 483 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,986 salary observations; 25,444 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rehabilitation Therapist at State of Indiana a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 32 active Mental Health Therapy (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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