Physical Therapist, PRN

Trinity Health•Mishawaka, IN

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist – PRN Inpatient therapy coverage on weekends and for PTO backfill Join a collaborative and patient-focused therapy team where your skills make a real impact. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll assess, treat, and guide patients through personalized recovery plans. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience, all while growing your own clinical and leadership skills in a supportive environment. What You’ll Do Assess and treat patients referred to the Physical Therapy department Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluations and patient goals Educate patients and families on diagnoses, therapy plans, and home exercises Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and prepare discharge recommendations Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in staff meetings and case management Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, rehab techs, and volunteers Participate in departmental initiatives and student programs What We’re Looking For Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Licensure & Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Indiana Current CPR certification Experience: Clinical experience preferred New graduates welcome Skills: Strong verbal and written communication Problem-solving and sound judgment Ability to manage varying caseloads and schedules Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to departmental needs What We Offer to Full-Time Physical Therapists Day-one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD) Daily Pay Retirement savings with employer match Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays Referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement Cutting-edge equipment Supportive team vibes Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make—even when those decisions are complex or challenging. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman, and child by investing in technology, people, and capabilities that set the standard for quality care. Our system includes: 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Indiana
Current CPR certification
Clinical experience preferred
New graduates welcome
Strong verbal and written communication
Problem-solving and sound judgment
Ability to manage varying caseloads and schedules
Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to departmental needs

Responsibilities

Assess and treat patients referred to the Physical Therapy department
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluations and patient goals
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, therapy plans, and home exercises
Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and prepare discharge recommendations
Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in staff meetings and case management
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, rehab techs, and volunteers
Participate in departmental initiatives and student programs