Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant for the inpatient rehab team. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and help support patient mobility, pain management, and functional goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship from veteran therapists, and participation in a high-quality rehabilitation program.

Qualifications

• Requires a PTA degree from an accredited program.
• Requires Indiana PTA certification/licensure.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist in teaching students and supervise PTA students as needed.
• Support department operations and contribute to a collaborative rehab team.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Indiana PTA license/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

Ball Memorial Hospital - Inpatient

Shift

Part Time Days

Requirements

• 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 300 bed, Level 3 Trauma Care Hospital.The rehab department has a team of dedicated professionals including experienced veterans with a willingness to mentor along with newer therapists that bring new ideas and fresh eyes to the department.There is a collaboration within and across disciplines.We experience a high level of respect from the providers and hospital staff who refer a variety of patient types to therapy including orthopedic, neurologic, oncology, and ICU patients. The inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit is also staffed by our team.

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 clinical supervision of physical therapist assistant students as well as provide guidance and supervision for support personnel. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.