Physical Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Position Type: PRN - Day Shift - Flexible Scheduling
Benefits
Future Security: 401(k) with matching
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
- Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
- Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
- Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
- Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
- Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
- 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
- Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
- Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Licenses and Certifications
- PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
- BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures for patients in an acute care setting. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating families on post-treatment care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% 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)). 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 Physical Therapist PRN at Community Health Systems Professional Services 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 22,195 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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