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Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Bloomington, Indiana

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Bloomington Regional Rehabilitaton Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

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.

What You Bring

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
  • Current State Physical Therapist License.
  • Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist 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

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningSafety standardsCollaborationPatient evaluation

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, 42% 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 Indiana637 active22,215 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 27% offer loan repayment650 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 33 employers
19
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$71/hr
#2

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AKContract

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$2800/week
#3

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

$70+/visit
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

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

Living in Bloomington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,763/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.