Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – Central Indiana Talent Pool

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93k-$104k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

About the Role

Help patients regain strength, restore mobility, and return to the activities that matter most in their daily lives. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide one-on-one rehabilitation care in patients’ homes, helping them recover from surgery, injury, or illness while improving function, reducing pain, and supporting greater independence.

This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist who values autonomy, clinical variety, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with patients over the course of their recovery.

You'll assess each patient’s functional abilities and home environment, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide them through targeted interventions that improve mobility, balance, strength, and safety.

Working closely with an interdisciplinary care team, you'll educate and empower patients and caregivers while helping individuals make measurable progress toward their goals and a higher quality of life.

Location: Office Location: 600 E. Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032

Main Service Area: Marion, Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Henricks, Boone, and Clinton Counties

This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with weekend rotation

  • Required Qualification
  • Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current state license as a Physical Therapist
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

  • Home health experience
  • OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
  • Experience with Medicare home health documentation
  • Essential Skills and Competencies
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort evaluating and adapting to varied home environments
  • Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams

Pay Range

  • $93,000—$104,000 USD
  • How We Care for You
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
  • Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • ID and Fraud Protection
  • And more...
  • Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one rehabilitation care in patients' homes to help them recover from surgery, injury, or illness. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient mobility, strength, and safety.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and a current state license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and possess reliable transportation for daily travel.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient EducationMobility RestorationPain ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Optimal Care - Evergreen holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 27 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – Central Indiana Talent Pool at Optimal Care - Evergreen 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 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 27 employers

2
<$95k
5
$95k
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$100k-105k
12
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7
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
76%
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Carmel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,838/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Optimal Care - Evergreen

Medical Practices
Jackson, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match