Physical Therapist
Company: Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana, LLC
Location: Munster
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description See Job Summary As a Physical
Therapist, your primary role is to provide high quality, hands-on
therapy, and positive outcome-based patient care. Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with a minimum
of a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy Computer knowledge in a
health care based system is also required Excellent interpersonal,
organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills
Ability to travel to other office locations required Licensed in
the state of Indiana Responsibilities: Treat pre and post-surgical
patients, sports injuries, spine dysfunction, podiatry and pain
management. Evaluate new patients, develop plans of care and set
measurable, functional goals. Treat patients, answer their concerns
and educate them on their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
Supervise aides when they are providing modalities for
non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set
up/clean up duties. Re-evaluate patient progress, revise plans of
care, reset goals, and appropriate discharge planning. Communicate
effectively with physicians and support staff regarding plan of
care. Maintain a reasonable level of productivity as determine by
company and industry standards. Help develop protocols and
participate in research studies, along with present continuing
education information to staff. Complete documentation in timely
and proficient manner as required by insurance policies and
procedures. Provide excellent customer service consistent with the
company policy. Maintain a clean, functional work environment,
including but not limited to: sanitizing tables/equipment, putting
away equipment after use, and maintaining office equipment as
needed to help with the flow of the clinic. Assist in orientation
and instruction to new physical therapists, new physical therapy
assistants and physical therapy technicians. Perform light clerical
duties such as answering phones, taking messages, and scheduling
patients as needed. Physical Requirements: Ability to fulfill any
office activities normally expected in an office setting, to
include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time
to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity,
lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and
reach with hand and arms Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25
pounds Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
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