Assistant-Physical Therapist (Arnett Hospital/Lafayette Full-time)

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Physical Therapist to join their team in Lafayette. In this full-time role, you will provide essential patient care and support physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed professionals. Your contributions will not only enhance patient recovery but also foster the education of future physical therapists. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program.
• Certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Indiana required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments.
• Assist in the clinical education of physical therapy students.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Treatments

Clinical Education

Basic Life Support

Education

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program

Job description

Assistant-Physical Therapist (Arnett Hospital/Lafayette Full-time)

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Overview

Position schedule is Monday through Friday plus 1 weekend day/month.

Physical therapist assistants provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist. PTA's assist in the clinical education of physical therapy students and supervise physical therapist assistant students, as well as support personnel. They participate in activities supporting patient care, education, and department operations.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program, or, if foreign-trained, graduation from an equivalent program accepted by Indiana PLA. Certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Indiana and Basic Life Support certification through AHA are also required.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.