Physical Therapist

Indiana University Health System; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland, IN is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our inpatient and outpatient teams. You will deliver comprehensive PT services to restore function, reduce pain, and help patients achieve their maximum potential.

You will supervise physical therapy assistants and support staff, participate in department operations, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain high-quality patient care. A Doctoral or equivalent PT degree and Indiana license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or DPT 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 Indiana Physical Therapist license.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• 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; participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment

Clinical documentation systems

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

Jay Hospital in Portland, IN.

Shift

Full Time – inpatient and outpatient with weekend rotation.

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

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.

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