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Bloomington, Indiana

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assitant - Per Diem - Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital focused on helping patients throughout Southern Indiana reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses.

We provide highly individualized rehabilitation programs for a wide range of conditions, including stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex orthopedic recovery, and more.

Our team of caring professionals – from rehab physicians and nurses to physical, occupational, and speech therapists – works hand-in-hand with patients and their families to set goals and celebrate progress, fostering a motivating environment.

Bloomington Regional features the latest rehab technology and therapy techniques, as well as amenities like a therapeutic gym and outdoor mobility track, to enhance the rehabilitation experience.

Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, our hospital is known for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent patient outcomes, making it an ideal place for dedicated caregivers to make a difference and for patients to achieve their fullest recovery potential.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.

We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningSafety standardsDelegationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 Pta Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

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#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Healthpro Heritage · Bloomington, Indiana

$31-$36/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

ATI Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$28-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Bloomington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
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.

BEA 2024 · Bloomington, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ernest Health

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Mesquite, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Recognition programs
Wellness programs
Retention programs