Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist | Direct Hire

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Opportunity

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000 Relocation Bonus: Up to $5,000 We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join a collaborative care team in Wabash, Indiana. You'll work in a fast-paced outpatient setting with a diverse orthopedic caseload — sports injuries, post-operative cases, joint replacements, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions — with close collaboration with referring physicians and orthopedic surgeons.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using clinical tests, medical history, and observation to develop individualized treatment plans
• Design and implement interventions for joint replacements, sports injuries, sprains/strains, post-surgical rehab, work-related injuries, and balance disorders
• Apply evidence-based techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and modalities as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with referring physicians and orthopedic surgeons to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and post-discharge care
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with professional and legal standards
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• DPT or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current and valid Indiana PT license (or eligible)
• CPR certification
• Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

• 1+ year of outpatient orthopedic PT experience (new grads with strong clinical rotations considered)
• Specialty certification or training: McKenzie, Maitland, Dry Needling, or Graston
• Familiarity with EMR systems

Schedule

Monday–Friday, flexible scheduling options. No weekends or holidays required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Wellness and lifestyle reimbursement program
• Paid community volunteer time
• Ongoing professional development support
• Supportive, team-oriented environment with strong physician collaboration

This is a permanent direct hire position — full employee benefits from day one. Apply now and a recruiter will follow up within one business day.