
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.61
- Weekly
- $2,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,720
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $58.61/hour — 20% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Indiana ($48.83/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Indiana right now
- 87 open Physical Therapist jobs in Indiana from 7 agencies, 39 of them in Fort Wayne.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $90.00/hour, median $42.78/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Indiana: $48.83/hour ($101,566/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($58.54/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation Job in Fort Wayne, IN
Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana: join a supportive inpatient rehabilitation team and help patients rebuild strength, mobility, independence, and confidence through patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Physical Therapist job
- Setting: Hospital / Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030 - $2,190
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with weekend rotations as needed
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Hours per Week: 40
- Start Date: ASAP
Qualifications
- Current Physical Therapist license in good standing
- BLS certification required prior to first shift
- Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapy experience
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based therapy, or acute care preferred
- LTACH experience highly desired
- Strong clinical reasoning, time management, and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction
- Implement and modify physical therapy programs to support progress toward functional goals and discharge readiness
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other disciplines to address barriers to discharge
- Manage individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions efficiently and effectively
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation including daily notes, goal writing, discharge summaries, and charge entry
- Provide patient and family education, including home exercise programs and equipment training
- Support student learning when assigned and contribute to a positive educational environment
- Follow safety standards, compliance guidelines, and professional practice expectations at all times
- Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives
Why Apply for This Physical Therapist Travel Assignment?
- Competitive weekly pay for a 13-week travel therapy contract
- Opportunity to grow your skills in inpatient rehabilitation and hospital therapy
- Supportive team environment in a respected Fort Wayne healthcare setting
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and recovery
Apply now to join this Physical Therapist travel assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and advance your healthcare career today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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