Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$80k-$108k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist in Indianapolis, IN who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.
Why Join PT Solutions?
PT Solutions works together with Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace four years in a row, including 2025!
At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.
As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.
- Hospital/Clinic Address: 2001 W 86th St. Indianapolis, IN
- What You Will Get
- In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
- Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
- Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
- Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
- Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, and ortho
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
- Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees
- Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Physical Therapist
- Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
- Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members
Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE approved physical therapy program
- Current or pending state licensure
- Basic Life Support certification
Compensation
- Pay Range: $80,000 - $108,000
- (Any posted pay range considers multiple factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
A Mission That Moves Us
At PT Solutions, we are a team united by a shared purpose: expanding access to transformative care. From new grad mentorship to advanced residency programs, we’re committed to your professional growth and empowering you to shape the future of rehabilitation therapy.
Join us and transform care. Let’s go further together.
- Learn more about careers with PT Solutions at Physical Therapy Careers | PT Solutions
- Follow #PTSLife on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see our community in action.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver evidence-based, quality physical therapy care to patients while establishing timely treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and patient families to ensure comprehensive care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$108k | Physical Therapy median $86k (middle half $84k–$90k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Indiana | 575 active | 21,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Acute Care at PT Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,948 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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