What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Outpatient, West Lafayette position at Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital?
Facility : OrthoIndy, West Lafayette, IN
Department : Physical Therapy, OUTPATIENT
Shift Details : Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 clinic hour days. Full benefits included!
At OrthoIndy, everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We have Physical Therapist positions available for outpatient physical therapists within our growing organization at our state-of-the-art Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center opening in West Lafayette, Indiana in January 2026!
Be part of something great!
At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
General Statement of Duties :
The Physical Therapist will be providing evaluative and rehabilitative services and procedures when ordered by the attending surgeon/physician. Patient populations may include, but not be limited to, non-operative management and post-operative care to the spine and extremities.
Essential Duties :
- Develops and implements pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation exercise protocols and therapy interventions for individuals based upon existing Physician protocol for the operative procedure performed or non-operative management of the pathology.
- Documents all treatment procedures and exercise, in addition to the patients’’ current status and changes in status in EMR.
Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to the nursing staff and referring Physician. Communicates with Physicians and nursing staff regarding the clinical and functional status of the patient. - Communicates with patients regarding status and prognosis in rehabilitation relative to the pathology that the patient is recovering from and the rehabilitative goals set forth by the patient. Educates the patient on the injury, disability, or impairment they are recovering from.
- Communicates with family members of patient regarding the patient’s status and needs as it relates to the patient becoming independent in adult daily living.
- Participates in the Therapy Department quality control internal audits.
- Responsible for organizing patient treatment times.
- Responsible for organizing, stocking, and cleaning the work area.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Science required; Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Indiana required
- 1-2 years of Physical Therapy experience preferred
ABOUT WEST LAFAYETTE:
West Lafayette, Indiana is ideally located between Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for its diverse community of more than 190,000 people and offers a great quality of life which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape, including over 50 parks and extensive trail systems, and a lively urban center. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette by the Wabash River and it brings a diverse young student population to the city. Downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.
Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.
Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer