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Indiana, Pennsylvania

PRN - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Indian Haven - Indiana, PA 15701Position Type: PRNFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Indian Haven and Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA for a Physical Therapist.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Responsibilities/Requirements

Screen all residents in facility on a quarterly basis, to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if Physical Therapy intervention is indicated.

Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate Treatment Plans and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual. Reassess patients and caseload at least every 30 days to determine the need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress.

Carry out treatment plan as indicated. Supervise treatment implementation carried out by Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants and determine appropriateness, as well as modify treatment plan as indicated.

Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment. Educate staff, family, and care givers as indicated. Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.

Identify equipment needs of Physical Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy. Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.

Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents. Attend all facility clinical required meetings (Medicare, Care Plans, etc.).

Promote profession within facility, including assisting with coordinating special events i. e. National Physical Therapy Month. Attend Continuing Education courses specific to current position. Maintain professionalism and always follow all national/state associations regulations.

Supervise student affiliates as directed. Assist employees in the absence of Clinical Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, and clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating treatment plans for residents to improve functional abilities. They also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and coordinate discharge planning to maximize patient independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) from an accredited program. An active state license and certification from national board associations are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient ScreeningClinical DocumentationStaff EducationCase ManagementSupervisionWritten CommunicationPatient Reassessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 29 employers

17
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Indiana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$973/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 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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