Travel Physical Therapist Job in East Chicago, IN | Days (5x8)

Lifepoint Rehab - St. Catherines Rehab Center - East Chicago East Chicago, IN
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$2,292
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Days
5×8 hrs
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ASAP
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15 wks
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This travel Physical Therapist job in East Chicago, IN with Advantis Medical is a 15-week travel Physical Therapist contract at Lifepoint Rehab - St. Catherines Rehab Center - East Chicago. This role pays $2,292 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Physical Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapist job in East Chicago, IN and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Lifepoint Rehab - St. Catherines Rehab Center - East Chicago
  • Location: East Chicago, IN 46312
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  • Contract Length: 15 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
  • Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
  • Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
  • Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Physical Therapy Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Jobs Near East Chicago, IN

What productivity and caseload do travel PT jobs expect?
Expectations vary more by setting than by employer. Outpatient clinics may track patients per day, SNFs often use productivity targets, acute care combines visits with discharge planning, and home health may use visit or point systems. Ask for the actual target and ramp-up expectations before accepting.
Will I supervise PTAs on a travel PT assignment?
Frequently, yes. Some facilities pair travel PTs with one or more PTAs, so the role may include plans of care, reassessments, delegation, and supervision in addition to your own caseload. Ask how many PTAs you will supervise and what the state, setting, payer, and facility require.
Is Indiana issuing PT Compact privileges for this contract?
Yes. Eligible therapists can practice under an Indiana compact privilege—Indiana is a PT Compact member—with no state jurisprudence assessment to complete. Therapists seeking full Indiana licensure apply by reciprocity and complete a criminal background check. Temporary permits are limited to qualifying examination applicants. Visit the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for current requirements and application steps.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Explore East Chicago, IN

Indiana offers therapy travelers more regional variety than its image of flat farmland suggests. Indianapolis has a large medical community, including physical therapy connected with orthopedic and rehabilitation care. The surrounding city combines professional sports, public art, and museums, while Bloomington brings music and university events farther south. Southern Indiana’s wooded hills and limestone country offer another setting, with Brown County known for scenery and its arts community. At the opposite end of the state, the Lake Michigan shore has beaches and dunes. Small-city living can also include distinctive architecture in Columbus or historic streets beside the Ohio River. Autumn is especially appealing in the southern hills, while basketball games and indoor performances offer ways to spend winter evenings.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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