Physical Therapist Assistant- Hammond, IN

RUSH Physical Therapy

1 day ago

Hammond, Indianastarting at $26Full TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join RUSH Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in [object Object]. Overview Position: Physical Therapist Assistant-Hammond, IN Location: 2320 173rd St Suite 143 Hammond, IN Schedule: Monday-Friday (Two evenings until 7:00p. m.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $26-$30/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join RUSH Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedic rehabilitationSports physical therapyPatient careClinical documentationNCAA athlete careRehabilitationPatient assessmentTreatment planningCommunication

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and hold or be in the process of obtaining a valid state PTA license. A national certification by CAPTE and current CPR certification are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant- Hammond, IN at RUSH Physical Therapy a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at RUSH Physical Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $30000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hammond, Indiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($30k–$30k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Sports physical therapy, Patient care, Clinical documentation, NCAA athlete care, Rehabilitation, Patient assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Provide sports physical therapy to NCAA Division II athletes and traditional outpatient orthopedic patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Maintain positive patient interactions and implement high-quality physical therapy services in accordance with clinical policies.

Benefits package: Mentorship and Orientation, Generous PTO, Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, 401k with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Protection. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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