Physical Therapist (PT/DPT) & Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: Northwest Indiana - Multiple Locations

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Compensation: Starting at $92,000/year, with salary based on relevant experience

Locations

Opportunities are available across multiple locations in Northwest Indiana, including:

• Chesterton

• Crown Point

• Michigan City

• Portage

• Schererville

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, review medical history and functional limitations, and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with measurable goals.

• Provide orthopedic physical therapy focused on reducing pain and restoring mobility, strength, function, and overall physical health.

• Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and functional rehabilitation.

• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and document evaluations, treatments, outcomes, and progress in the EMR.

• Educate patients on home exercise programs, injury prevention, body mechanics, recovery strategies, and self-management.

• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, OTs, PTAs, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care.

• Maintain accurate knowledge of CPT/ICD coding and documentation requirements for billing and clinical services.

• Participate in continuing education, clinical training, and initiatives supporting clinical excellence, patient service, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.

• BLS certification required at the time of hire.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate preferred.

• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.

• Candidates from other physical therapy backgrounds may be considered.

• Strong new graduates are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate a strong desire to learn, grow, and excel in patient service.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Orthopedic physical therapy experience strongly preferred.

• Strong clinical evaluation and treatment-planning skills.

• Knowledge of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy.

• Strong patient education and communication skills.

• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Basic understanding of CPT and ICD coding.

• EMR documentation experience; ModMed experience is beneficial.

• Specialty certifications are highly valued.

• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

Compensation

• Base salary starts at $92,000 annually, with a defined salary range based on experience.

• Professional Development & Continuing Education

• $5,000 annually, prorated by FTE, for each active approved Tier 1 board certification.

• $1,000 annually, prorated by FTE, for each active approved Tier 2 certification.

• Annual bonus of up to $10,000 based on:

  • Clinical Excellence

  • Service Excellence

  • Teamwork Excellence

The certification compensation structure applies to both full-time and part-time employees and is prorated based on FTE.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Employer-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance.

• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance.

• Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance.

• Optional Supplemental Life & AD&D insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee discount/perks program.

• Paid holidays

Other Rehabilitation Opportunities

The organization is also expanding its rehabilitation team and has opportunities for:

• Physical Therapists

• Occupational Therapists

• Certified Hand Specialists

• Physical Therapist Assistants

• Occupational Therapist Assistants

There may be up to three openings per position at each location, depending on staffing and expansion needs.