Therapist / Physical Therapist / Indiana / Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute - (PTA) Job

  • AMN Healthcare
  • Lafayette, Indiana
  • 04/30/2026
Full time

Job Description

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute - (PTA)
StartDate: 5/18/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1529.00 - $1575.00

1+ years of experience. 50-mile radius rule. No more than a 3-month work history gap in the last year. IN License and BLS required. Candidate expected to float between acute care and rehab unit (both in the inpatient hospital). Must have the ability to see adult ortho/neuro inpatients for evaluation and treatment. Previous inpatient experience preferred. Candidate should be outgoing, friendly, enjoy fast-pace, build relationships quickly and be team-oriented. Equipment: Vector, Bioness L300 and H200, Erigo (willing to train in these items). EMR: Epic. Scrub Color: Charcoal Gray.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute
Experience: 1 year
Licenses: PTA(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Preferred Qualifications
Previous inpatient experience

Facility Location
Lafayette is just s short drive north from Indianapolis and just across the river from West Lafayette, home of Purdue University. Although Purdue is located across the river, it in many ways bolsters the economy and entertainment options of its sister city. The Lafayette Symphony and Greater Lafayette Art Museum offer much in the way of local performing arts culture, while the Long Center brings in regional and national musicians, comedians and performers. Columbia Park is a great family destination, offering exciting amusement rides that the kids will love. Sports fans will want to make sure to take advantage of Lafayette's golf courses.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Competitive Housing Deal
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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