Physical Therapist (PT) | Home Health (56821)

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$43.27-$52.88/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: IN MERRILLVILLE - MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $43.27 - $52.88 SalaryPhysical Therapist (PT) | Home Health in Merrillville Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal.

As a Home Health PT, you’ll help patients regain their strength, manage their pain and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is customized to their daily lives.

As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare® understands the value of home-based care to individuals struggling with strength and mobility challenges. As a Home Health PT, you can be the person who shows up and helps turn things around.

If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding new career path, you are made for this! Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits: $43.27-52.88 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Clinician Friendly EMR!

Employer happily covers 90% of employee medical plan Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k)

Benefits

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PT license in IN Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare CPR certification Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first.

Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients recovering from illness or injury, focusing on restoring mobility, strength, and functionality. This involves conducting assessments, documenting progress, modifying care plans, and actively assisting patients with exercises and hands-on therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and hold an active PT license in Indiana, along with a minimum of one year of physical therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare. CPR certification and knowledge of state/federal home health regulations are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Strength RestorationPain ManagementPatient AssessmentDocumentationCare Plan ModificationPatient EducationFamily Coaching

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 53% 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

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<$115k
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$115k-130k
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$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Merrillville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
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.

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

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios
Flexible assignments
Autonomy and work-life balance
Clinician Friendly EMR
Employer covers 90% of employee medical plan
Online training and CEUs
Tuition discounts
PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits