Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Muncie, IN seeks a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care in our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine facility. You will work under the supervision of a physical therapist and collaborate with a large team of PTs, PTAs and OTs to support excellent patient outcomes.

Preferred candidates have outpatient orthopedic experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting; graduation from an accredited PTA

Qualifications

• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Able to adapt to fast-paced clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in clinical education of PTA students and supervise support personnel.
• Collaborate with a large team of PTs, PTAs and OTs to support patient care and department operations.

Skills

Outpatient orthopedic experience

Attention to detail

Adaptable to fast paced settings

Education

Graduation from accredited PTA program

Indiana PTA licensure

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:

2701 W. North Street in Muncie, IN. This building also houses our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine physician office as well as an OP Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Shift:

This position Part Time position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

New/Upcoming Graduates encouraged to apply!

This location is inside our orthopedics and sports medicine building and focuses on care for patients with orthopedic conditions. There is a large team of PTs, PTAs, and OTs in this facility with many opportunitiesto learn from colleagues. There are lots of opportunities for collaboration and learning between these growing departments.

The Physical therapist assistants position provides 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.

Preferred Skills

• Outpatient orthopedic experience ispreferredbut is notrequired.
• Strong attention to detail
• 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 graduation 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 an Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA