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Peru, Indiana

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$32/hr

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Job Description

Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you’ll work alongside a Physical Therapist in administering patient treatments while educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.

  • What You Will Get
  • In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
  • Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives
  • Professional development and career progression
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
  • Your Responsibilities as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments using a variety of methods
  • Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members

Build and Maintain Relationships Throughout the Community

Location: Clinic Address: 20 W 5th St. Peru, IN

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program
  • State Licensure
  • Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association
  • Compensation & Bonus Structure
  • Base Rate: $27 - $32/hr (based on experience and market factors)
  • Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available in select locations!

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 Physical Therapist Assistant will administer physical therapy treatments and educate patients and caregivers on daily routines. They are also responsible for building strong relationships with patients and the community to achieve functional goals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient treatmentPatient educationClinical documentationRelationship buildingCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

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#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Healthpro Heritage · Bloomington, Indiana

$31-$36/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time 32 hours/week

$26-$35/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peru

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$161k
Median resident rent
$826/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
Professional development and career progression
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
Sign-On Bonus available in select locations