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RUSH Physical Therapy
Portage, Indiana

Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant-RUSH- Portage, IN

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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starting at $27 /hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assisant for outpatient center in Portage, IN!

Experience the power of physical therapy! Our community-oriented Physical Therapy center is looking for a compassionate, caring and driven licensed physical therapist Assistant to provide exceptional patient care to patients of all ages and abilities.

Our highly trained and respected clinical team provides treatment services that maximize functionality and promote the best optimal outcomes for our patients.

We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments and manual therapy techniques to create individualized treatment plans focused on helping each patient achieve their specific goals and get back to the things that are important to them.

Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide skilled care to patients and grow with the nation’s leader in outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Schedule: Part Time or PRN (clinic hours are 8:00a. m.-7:00p. m.)

  • Compensation: starting at $27.00/hour and up commensurate with experience.
  • Unique Location/Job Details: This is a diverse orthopedic practice that sees a diverse patient mix from pediatric to geriatric.
  • Industry-leading continuing education opportunities.
  • Diverse patient mix including sports medicine.
  • Ask about our learning opportunities including journal clubs and study groups.
  • Mentorship and career development programs.
  • We offer excellent benefits including.
  • An unmatched Continuing Education Program.
  • Certification and specialist programs.
  • Leadership training program.
  • Company match 401K.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • PPO Insurance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.

Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.

Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.

Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Required Credentials:

A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.

Outpatient Clinical Rotation

State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical treatment

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 ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRNPer Diem

Select Physical Therapy · Huntersville, North Carolina

$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Compassus · Olympia, Washington

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Portage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$262k
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 RUSH Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education Program
Certification and specialist programs
Leadership training program
401K with company match
Generous paid time off
PPO Insurance