Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Carmel Ortho Hospital and Clinic - Carmel, IN
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Company Description Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, formerly known as Methodist Sports Medicine, is an independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice recognized as one of the region’s most respected orthopedic groups.

Patients benefit from clinical evaluations by highly skilled, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who use advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive non-surgical treatment options to support a safe return to active living.

The practice offers comprehensive orthopedic care across multiple sub-specialties, including upper and lower extremity care, joint replacement and revision, spine care, and sports medicine.

Forté serves as the official team physicians for the Indianapolis Colts and provides orthopedic care for several universities, high schools, and public safety departments throughout central Indiana, reflecting its strong reputation in sports and community health.

Our mission is simple: "The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!" We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Department in Carmel, IN.

Why Join Forté? At Forté, we believe taking care of our patients starts with taking care of our team. For full-time employees, Forté offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being and professional growth.

Professional Development & Support Continuing education allowance Access to experienced team leads for clinical guidance and support Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for professional development and career growth Time Off & Financial

Eligible for monthly bonus 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution Generous paid time off Paid holidays

Benefits

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health savings account with generous employer contribution Company-paid long-term disability insurance Company paid life and AD&D insurance Short-term disability insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) What You'll Do As a Physical Therapist, you'll be responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based physical therapy interventions to support recovery, improve mobility, and enhance functional performance.

Day-to-day tasks include conducting thorough patient assessments, implementing rehabilitation programs, monitoring progress, and adjusting treatment plans as needed in collaboration with physicians and other clinical team members.

The Physical Therapist will provide patient and family education on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and safe return-to-activity guidelines, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting continuity of care across clinic and home settings.

This role also involves contributing to a team-oriented environment focused on high-quality patient care in an orthopedic and sports medicine setting. Our goal is to create an exceptional patient experience through convenient access, high-quality care, and outstanding clinical outcomes.

What We're Looking For Degree in Physical Therapy is required Active Indiana State License is required A strong desire to work in high demand, high expectation, outpatient orthopedic clinic Prior experience in orthopedics and/or sports medicine is desired Excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow for success working in a collaborative team environment Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience Legally authorized to work in the United States Work Environment Full-time position Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting Primary location: Carmel, IN Occasional travel between Forté locations Join the Forté Team If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build your career with an organization that values exceptional patient care, professional growth, and a strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why Forté is the best place to get care AND the best place to give care. Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery and improve functional performance. They will also provide patient education on injury prevention and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with the medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess an active Indiana State License. Prior experience in orthopedics or sports medicine is desired, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation planningMobility enhancement

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Indiana637 active22,214 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIndiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 27% offer loan repayment650 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Forte' Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

Hospitals and Health Care
Carmel, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Monthly bonus eligibility
401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance

Living in Carmel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$461k
Typical market rent
$1,864/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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