Physical Therapist General Ortho- Anderson

Community Health Network; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist in Indiana to interpret initial evaluations, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will modify plans as needed and use current techniques while providing teaching opportunities and participating in interdisciplinary program planning.

Applicants should have a BS in Physical Therapy and an Indiana PT license, with strong communication skills to work with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a valid Indiana PT license.
• Candidate should have knowledge of anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy techniques, and current professional trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results of initial evaluation and set patient goals.
• Develop and modify treatment plans and utilize appropriate techniques.
• Provide teaching opportunities or clinical education to students and participate in program planning.
• Maintain a safe environment to ensure positive patient outcomes and personal safety.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Safety in care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Indiana PT license

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

A Physical Therapist will be responsible for Interpreting results of initial evaluation, determines appropriate patient goals, and develops treatment plan. You will modify treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques. Physical therapists will also be responsible for participating in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students as well as inter-disciplinary program planning. Most importantly, you must establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.

Exceptional Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program is required
• Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit
• Experienced in General Orthopedics and new graduate Physical Therapist eligible
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.
• You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.
• Also, you must be able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.