PRN Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

PRN Physical Therapist Opportunity at Lowell Healthcare/Valparaiso Care & Rehab

The Physical Therapist implements skilled physical therapy services for patients in all ASC Therapies & Wellness settings, in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within the policies and procedures.

  • Evaluate patients and provides quality patient care
  • Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans
  • Develop discharge plans
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA)
  • Contribute to case management
  • Maintain positive level of interaction with patients and center staff
  • Adhere to applicable state regulations concerning physical therapy services

What's in It for You?

  • Earn one of the best wages in the market
  • Access a variety of shifts and schedules that fit your lifestyle
  • Collaborate with skilled, esteemed licensed therapists and Directors of Therapy
  • Build fulfilling relationships and experiences serving a variety senior residents across local ASC facilities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop treatment and discharge plans, and provide quality care within wellness settings. They are also responsible for supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and contributing to effective case management.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed physical therapists capable of adhering to state regulations and facility policies. Strong interpersonal skills are required to maintain positive interactions with patients and center staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDischarge planningSupervisionRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $88k (middle half $70k–$99k)588 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana630 active21,925 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 27% offer loan repayment643 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
American Senior Communitiessilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index107 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 33 employers
19
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

ERP International · Lemoore, California

$60-$71/hr
#2

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AKContract

Health & Rehab Solutions · Kalispell, Montana

$2800/week
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible Schedule *Relocation BONUS*

$70+/visit
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About American Senior Communities

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive wages
Variety of shifts and schedules

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

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