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Muncie, Indiana

Physical Therapist |Central Indiana Orthopedics

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K - $120K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Founded in 1950, Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO), a proud partner of OrthoAlliance, is an independent orthopedic practice in central Indiana providing compassionate, expert care for bone, joint and muscle conditions.

CIO offers comprehensive orthopedic services, including joint replacement and revision, podiatry, spine and interventional pain management, sports medicine and work-related injury care. Patients also have access to imaging, physical therapy, outpatient surgery and Walk-In Clinics for same-day orthopedic care.

With locations in Anderson, Fishers, Marion, Muncie and Zionsville, CIO provides convenient access to care across the region.

As part of OrthoAlliance – an organization within SCA Health – CIO is connected to a broader network dedicated to advancing patient care and expanding access to quality-driven orthopedic services.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

  • Clinical quality
  • Integrity
  • Service excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Continuous improvement

Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, careers.sca.health, to learn more about our benefits.

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Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with musculoskeletal injuries, conditions and disabilities through the use of various physical modalities, therapeutic exercises and therapeutic procedures in accordance with the physician's orders and department policies.

Essential Functions

Assesses, consults with physician, develops plan of care and goals with Provides treatment based on physician’s orders.

Utilizes electronic health records efficiently and effectively to complete evaluations, daily notes and physician progress reports in a timely manner.

Observes and reassesses the patient’s condition and recommends appropriate changes to the plan of care.

Instructs Patients in Home Exercise

Operates within safety, infection and environmental control policies and procedures for physical therapy.

Fits, instructs in use and dispenses assistive devices appropriately based on patient’s needs to ensure safe ambulation and transfers.

Fits and instructs patients in the use and care of durable medical equipment as prescribed by the physician, and accurately completes paperwork for billing.

Provides Coverage at Other SBO Locations As

  • Stays current in their respective field through reading professional literature and attending continuing education offerings, etc.
  • Attends meetings and in-services as
  • Maintains patient

Performs Related Work As

Supervises and reviews physical therapy assistant treatments and Co-signs and submits fee slips accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Standard Qualifications

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph. D in an accredited physical therapy program. Registered as a physical therapist and licensed in the state of Indiana.

Experience

Minimum of two years physical therapy experience preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

USD $75,000.00/Yr. USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal assessmentTherapeutic exercisePatient evaluationHome exercise instructionAssistive device fittingDurable medical equipment instructionClinical documentationSupervision of physical therapy assistants

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 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 |Central Indiana Orthopedics at SCA Health 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 20 employers

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<$95k
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$95k
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$100k-105k
5
$105k-110k
10
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
7%

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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 Muncie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$171k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,002/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
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.

BEA 2024 · Muncie, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance