Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Lafayette, IN at a hospital-affiliated outpatient location where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new community. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Indiana physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, including post-op knee, hip, and shoulder care, and management of low back/neck pain.
- Experience with modalities and equipment such as E-stim, ultrasound, Hivamat, laser, AlterG, or Vector preferred.
- Experience documenting in EPIC preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrate flexibility, and maintain a professional work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manual therapy skills preferred.
- Experience treating post-op, chronic pain, adult orthopedic and neuro patients preferred.
Assignment Details
- Shift hours: 08:30–17:00.
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 36.
- Patient ratio: 1:1.
- Required certifications: BLS and state licensure.
- EMR: EPIC.
- Dress code: dark gray scrubs; open-toed shoes, denim, and sweatshirts are not acceptable.
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide outpatient orthopedic and post-operative rehabilitation to adults. Apply evidence-based interventions to improve function following knee, hip, shoulder, and spine procedures. Contribute to multidisciplinary care to support patient recovery and discharge goals.
Location Highlights
Lafayette, IN offers a balance of cultural and outdoor amenities within short drives. Visit Prophetstown State Park and Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, both within a 15–25 minute drive, for hiking, historical exhibits, and seasonal events. Downtown Lafayette and neighboring West Lafayette provide restaurants, live music venues, and Purdue University campus events within a 10–15 minute commute. Commuting options include regional highways with easy access to Indianapolis approximately 60 miles southeast and access to local parks and riverfront recreation along the Wabash River for kayaking and walking trails.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
