Physical Therapist - $15K Sign On Bonus!

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Outpatient - Potential to float to cover Acute Care (Located in the same facility).

$15K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full Time - Day Shift - Flexible Scheduling

Location: Northwest Health Starke

Benefits

  • $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • $10,000 Relocation
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Future Security: 401(k) with matching
  • Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
  • Educational Tuition Assistance
  • Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
  • Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
  • Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
  • Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
  • Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
  • Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
  • Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
  • 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures for patients while documenting progress and billing information. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients on recovery plans to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationEquipment operationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,818 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $87k (middle half $84k–$91k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana564 active21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 26% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,818 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - $15K Sign On Bonus! at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,818 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 27 employers
17
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
0
$130k-145k
4
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
35% this job
Relocation assistance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,818 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
$10,000 relocation assistance
Student loan repayment up to $10,000
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with matching
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Life insurance

Living in Knox

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Median resident rent
$540/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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