Lead Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Care
Listed compensation
$87k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for a Lead Physical Therapist who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.
Why Join PT Solutions?
PT Solutions is proud to partner with Ascension St. Vincent Health System to provide comprehensive and specialized physical therapy services. Our clinic is located at the main hospital campus, which houses 376 beds, ensuring patients receive top-tier medical care across a wide range of services.
- Ascension St. Vincent Health System holds several prestigious certifications, including:
- Evansville Orthopedics: Joint Certified
- Evansville Inpatient: Level II Trauma Center, Joint Certified, Stroke Certified
- Our clinic also specializes in advanced rehabilitation techniques and therapies, including:
- Wound Care: Expert care for healing and recovery of chronic and complex wounds.
- Splinting: Customized splints to aid in recovery and improve functional outcomes.
Early Mobility: Specialized programs designed to promote early movement, improving patient recovery and reducing complications.
At PT Solutions, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that helps individuals recover from surgery, injury, and medical conditions with the support of an experienced team of physical therapists. Whether you are recovering from a joint procedure, stroke, or other medical conditions, we work with you to create personalized treatment plans for the best possible outcomes.
- Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Physical Therapist
- Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
- Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members
Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)
Qualifications & Pay Range
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE approved physical therapy program
- PT with a minimum of 2 years
- Current or pending state licensure
- Basic Life Support certification
Compensation
- Annual Salary: $87,000 to $95,000 *based on a 40 hour a week schedule
- (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
Benefits That Help You to Be Unstoppable
At PT Solutions, our benefits are designed to support you at every step—both personally and professionally.
From comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance to 401(k) and more, you’ll have the resources to thrive, plus access to mentorship and professional development opportunities nationwide, including 'She is Unstoppable', our mentorship program empowering women to reach higher, grow as leaders, and further their careers.
It’s all part of creating an environment where people feel unstoppable. In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
- Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
- Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
- Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
- Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, and ortho
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
- Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees
- Company Overview
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.
This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Physical Therapist will deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care while establishing personalized treatment plans for acute care patients. They are also responsible for building strong relationships with hospital staff, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Care at PT Solutions Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,935 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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