Physical Therapist (PT) – Part-Time

River Terrace Retirement Community • Bluffton, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton, Indiana, and Kendallville Manor in Kendallville, Indiana, are seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services across both facilities. The position is approximately 20–25 hours per week, split between the two locations, with the schedule coordinated between the facilities. The therapist will provide patient-centered care to older adults, helping residents improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Current Indiana Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to compassionate, individualized, patient-centered care.
• Ability to travel between the Bluffton and Kendallville facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ physical therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and functional goals.
• Provide physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and range of motion.
• Help residents improve functional independence with transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as needed to support optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.
• Accurately and promptly document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure therapy services comply with applicable state and federal regulations and professional practice standards.
• Promote resident safety and maintain a supportive, encouraging rehabilitation environment.
• Travel between the Bluffton and Kendallville facilities.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule of approximately 20–25 hours per week.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
• Collaborative environment focused on quality rehabilitation and resident outcomes.
• Variety in the work setting while serving residents at two established communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time