Physical Therapist Assistant

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join a team dedicated to restoring function and improving patient outcomes. The role requires providing direct patient care, supervising assistants and contributing to department operations.

Prefer candidates with 3 months of acute care experience or new grads with acute care fieldwork. Strong attention to detail and bedside manners are valued in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program or equivalent
• Indiana PTA certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability after disease or injury
• Supervises physical therapist assistants and support personnel
• Participates in activities supporting patient care, education and department operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Bedside manners

Adaptable to fast paced settings

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Indiana PTA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

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

IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN.

Shift

Full-Time, Mon - Fri, one weekend day/ month required.

Experience

3 months of acute care experience preferred. Will consider new grads with acute care fieldwork experience.

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.

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail


• Great bedside manners


• Adaptable to fast paced settings

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantialbenefits 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.

• Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program, or if foreign trained, graduation from an assistant physical therapist education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.


• Requires certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana.


• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.