Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
East Chicago, IN
GLC On-The-Go
4x8 hrs

Physical Therapist (PT) - Rehabilitation | East Chicago, IN | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40
• Shift: 08:00-16:30, 8 Hours
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1

WORK IN INDIANA - PLAY IN CHICAGO & ON LAKE MICHIGAN! Looking for a travel assignment where Lake Michigan beaches, national-park adventures, and downtown Chicago are all within easy reach? Join the team at a leading acute-care hospital in East Chicago, Indiana, and make Northwest Indiana your home base for an incredible Midwest assignment! Explore Marktown Historic District - TripAdvisor's #1 Thing to Do in East Chicago! This unusual planned industrial community dates to the early 1900s and is considered one of Northwest Indiana's most distinctive historic neighborhoods. Spend your afternoon at Jeorse Park Beach - TripAdvisor's #2 East Chicago attraction! Relax beside Lake Michigan, enjoy the beach, and take in waterfront views without even leaving town. Walk the waterfront at East Chicago Marina - TripAdvisor's #4 attraction, with a harborwalk, boats, fishing access, and Lake Michigan scenery. On clear days, you may even catch views toward the Chicago skyline. Looking for nightlife close to home? Ameristar East Chicago is TripAdvisor's #3 attraction, with gaming, dining, and entertainment right along the lakefront. BUT HERE'S THE REAL SELLING POINT - CHICAGO IS ONLY ABOUT 30 MINUTES AWAY! Downtown Chicago - ~30-35 min Spend your days off exploring Millennium Park, museums, incredible restaurants, shopping, professional sports, and Chicago nightlife. East Chicago is only about 21 road miles from Chicago, with a typical drive around 31 minutes. Navy Pier - ~38 min Lakefront restaurants, cruises, entertainment, and one of Chicago's signature waterfront destinations. Indiana Dunes National Park - ~30-40 min Trade the city skyline for 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, sandy beaches, dunes, forests, wetlands, and hiking trails at one of America's national parks. Michigan City - ~50 min Keep exploring the Lake Michigan shoreline with beaches, restaurants, and another easy day-trip destination. South Bend - ~1 hr 20 min Explore Notre Dame and northern Indiana for another easy weekend option. Milwaukee - ~2 hr 10 min Turn a few days off into a Wisconsin getaway along another stretch of Lake Michigan. Finish your shift in Indiana, relax on Lake Michigan tonight, explore the dunes tomorrow, and be under the Chicago skyline for dinner. Beaches, national-park adventures, and one of America's greatest cities right next door - your next assignment starts at a leading acute-care hospital in East Chicago!

Position Information:

• Facility Department/Cost Center: Inpatient rehab unit
• Role: PT
• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Required Certifications: Licensed PT in the state of Indiana
• Years of Experience: Flexible
• Float Requirements: Yes, float between two facilities

Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 5-6:1
• EHR: Epic, nethealth
• Supervisor: Erin Fabry
• Patient Population: Neuro, ortho

Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience: Adult population
• Preferred Skillset/Experience: Inpatient rehab
• Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Neuro
• Personality Fit: Flexible and strong communication
• Required Education: Licensed PT

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Caribbean blue; Casual business permitted

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling travel assignment as a Physical Therapist in East Chicago, IN, apply today!