Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring an Physical Therapist for our Acute Care team in Evansville, Indiana who are ready to elevate their careers while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions? PT Solutions works together with Ascension St. Vincent to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026! At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians.

Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care. As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry.

That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

  • Hospital/Clinic Address: 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47714
  • Qualifications & Pay Range
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Physical Therapist
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE approved physical therapy program
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

  • Pay Range: $80,000 to $95,000 annually
  • (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
  • Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will deliver evidence-based, quality care to patients to help them exceed functional outcomes. They are also responsible for establishing timely treatment plans and building collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and case management teams.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $72k–$99k)570 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana620 active21,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 28% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 22 employers
15
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
39%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AKContract

Health & Rehab Solutions · Kalispell, Montana

$2800/week
#2

Physical Therapist

Concentra · Union City, California

$110k-$145k
#3

Physical Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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PT Solutions Physical Therapy logo

About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education
Clinical Ladder Program

Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,058/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.