Physical Therapist General Ortho -Carmel

Community Health Network; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indiana is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to interpret initial evaluations, set patient goals, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will adjust plans as needed and collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.

Responsibilities include teaching opportunities, participation in clinical education, and contributing to program planning.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must hold a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.
• Experience in General Orthopedics; lymphedema experience is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology, evaluation and therapy concepts.
• Able to lift/transfer patients and supplies without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results of initial evaluations and determine patient goals.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Teach opportunities or clinical education of students and participate in interdisciplinary planning.
• Maintain a safe environment to ensure positive patient outcomes and safety.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, physicians and colleagues.

Skills

PT licensure

Orthopedics experience

Lymphedema experience

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Communication skills

Lift/transfer ability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

To prepare for future growth Community Health Network seeks to connect with talent professionals. 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
• - Experience with General Orthopedics. Lymphedema experience a plus
• - 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.