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Indianapolis, Indiana

Physical Therapist - Wound Management/Methodist

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Position/Location: This is a Flat Rate PRN position......... Wound Management - Methodist Hospital - Indianapolis

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability following disease or injury, and assists patients to reach maximum performance levels. Provides all components of direct patient care including supervision of physical therapist assistants, support personnel and students.

Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in physical therapy.

  • If foreign trained, graduation from a physical therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
  • Requires current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.

We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability following injury or disease, aiming to help patients reach maximum performance levels. This includes direct patient care and supervising physical therapist assistants, support personnel, and students.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited academic program in physical therapy, or an educationally equivalent program if foreign-trained, and must hold a current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana. A Basic Life Support certification through the AHA is also required, with potential for advanced life support certifications depending on the unit.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Pain ReductionFunction RestorationDisability PreventionPhysical Therapist Assistant SupervisionSupport Personnel SupervisionStudent Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 33 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$129k
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$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 33 employers

CME allowance
88%
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Substantial benefits package
PTO Program
401k match