Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

Indiana University Health System; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Indiana is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our inpatient rehabilitation team, supporting patient care on the Ball Memorial Hospital campus. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, you will assist with treatments, document progress, and contribute to a multidisciplinary care plan.

The role emphasizes direct patient care for inpatient rehabilitation, mentoring, and collaborating with nursing and therapy staff to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in PTA from an accredited program; foreign-trained must have equivalency accepted by Indiana PLA.
• Indiana PTA license required.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and selected PT treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in clinical education and supervision of PTA students and support personnel.
• Participate in department operations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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: 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.

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