Physical Therapist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist to serve patients at Riley Hospital. The role requires treating a wide pediatric/adult range in a high-volume Level 1 trauma center with a fast-paced environment.

You will provide comprehensive PT services, supervise assistants and students, and collaborate across specialties to restore function and reduce pain. Licensure in Indiana and BLS are mandatory; ALS may be required by department policies.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physical therapy or Bachelor's/Master's in physical therapy prior to 2016.
• Current Physical Therapist license in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support may be required per unit policies.

Responsibilities

• Seeking experience in Acute Care.
• Treat patients in a Level 1 trauma center with a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Provide physical therapy services to restore function and reduce pain; supervise staff and students.
• Collaborate across departments to support patient care and department operations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's/Master's in Physical Therapy (pre-2016)

Tools

BLS (AHA)

Inpatient PT equipment

Job description

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location: Riley Hospital

Shift: M-F with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• Requires a Doctoral Degree from an accredited academic program in physical therapy or a Bachelor's/Master's Degree in physical therapy prior to 2016. If foreign trained, graduation from a physical therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
• Requires current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Roles And Responsibilities

Seeking experience in Acute Care.

We are currently looking for a Full Time PT to treat patients in a Level 1 trauma center with a high volume, fast paced environment. Our caseload involves patients from birth to 21+ with a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to orthopedic, trauma, general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiology & cardiothoracic surgery, burn, hematology, and oncology patients among others.

Provides physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability following disease or injury, and assists patients to reach maximum performance levels. Provides all components of direct patient care including supervision of physical therapist assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice. Benefits Designed for You