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Functional Pathways
Franklin, Indiana

Full-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Otterbein Franklin - Franklin, IN 46131Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community in Franklin, IN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community in Franklin, IN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist.

Offering a $20,000.00 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife is located in Franklin, IN and is situated in a peaceful, residential neighborhood. The facility is close to a number of parks and recreational areas, including Blue Heron Park and Province Park.

This is an excellent opportunity for a member of the therapy team who is interested in working in a serene and friendly environment, while helping seniors achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #HP1

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for residents. They also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and revise care plans as needed under physician supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to supervise therapy assistants are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionSupervision of physical therapy assistantsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical programs application

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 29 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
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$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,737/mo
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.

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

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About Functional Pathways

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Benefits & Perks

$20,000 sign-on bonus
Supportive family environment
Professional development opportunities