Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description:
Join a collaborative and patient-focused therapy team where your skills make a real impact. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll assess, treat, and guide patients through personalized recovery plans. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience, all while growing your own clinical and leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- What You’ll Do
- Assess and treat patients referred to the Physical Therapy department
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluations and patient goals
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, therapy plans, and home exercises
- Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and prepare discharge recommendations
- Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in staff meetings and case management
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, rehab techs, and volunteers
- Participate in departmental initiatives and student programs
What We’re Looking For
Education
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Licensure & Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Indiana
- Current CPR certification
Experience
- Clinical experience preferred
- New graduates welcome
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving and sound judgment
- Ability to manage varying caseloads and schedules
- Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to departmental needs
- What We Offer to Full-Time Physical Therapists
- Day-one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD)
- Daily Pay
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
- Referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Cutting-edge equipment
- Supportive team vibes
Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make—even when those decisions are complex or challenging. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman, and child by investing in technology, people, and capabilities that set the standard for quality care.
Our system includes:
- 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
- 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
- More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will assess and treat patients by developing and implementing individualized recovery plans. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document patient progress, and supervise support staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Indiana state license. Current CPR certification is required, and the role is open to new graduates.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Indiana | 575 active | 21,801 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment587 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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