Physical Therapist
Franciscan Health·Rensselaer, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Rensselaer, Indiana
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients to improve physical functional performance and prevent injuries. They also direct Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Technicians while maintaining departmental documentation and quality standards.
Franciscan Health Rensselaer 1104 E Grace St Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 The Physical Therapist I is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of the patient within the parameters of legal and professional guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
The Physical Therapist instructs and directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Technicians as assigned.
This position evaluates and implements the plan of care to improve, restore and enhance physical functional performance and promote injury prevention.
The Physical Therapist performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Physical Therapist PRN Outpatient and Inpatient
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
1 Therapist/Patient Focused Care PRN Days Opportunity to work at various Franciscan Health therapy locations.
Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program is required Must have a valid license or temporary permit for the applicable state Experienced and new graduate Physical Therapist eligible Adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities Ability and willingness to work in team environment TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program and possess a valid state license or temporary permit. The role is open to both experienced therapists and new graduates who can adapt to changing priorities.
Market context
Indiana continues to show steady demand for Physical Therapists, especially in settings serving older adults and patients needing ongoing mobility support. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Indiana license, CPR/BLS certification, reliable transportation, and experience with geriatric care. Before applying, confirm your license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save you research time.
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