Physical Therapist-Home Based

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a pediatric physical therapist to provide home-based therapy for children birth to three through Indiana’s Early Intervention Program. You will work collaboratively with families in their natural environment to address gross motor skills, mobility, and development.

The role involves educating caregivers on exercises and strategies, performing developmental assessments, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physical therapy or Bachelor’s/Master’s in physical therapy prior to 2016.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Current Physical Therapist license in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.
• Credentialing for Early Intervention may be required.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Provides home-based, direct therapy interventions to patients.
• Addresses gross motor skills, mobility, and physical development in early intervention (birth to three).
• Educates and supports caregivers on exercises and strategies to promote development.
• Completes developmental assessments and refers for additional medical or professional services as needed.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

Skills

Communication with families

Caregiver education

Evidence-based treatments

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy (prior to 2016)

Job description

Overview

Location

Southeastern Johnson County and Shelby County

Requirements

• Requires a Doctoral Degree from an accredited academic program in physical therapy or a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in physical therapy prior to 2016. If foreign trained, graduation from a physical therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• May require credentialling for certification as an early interventionist.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides home-based, direct therapy intervention and consultative services to patients. Patient population may comprise children ages birth to three through Indiana's Early Intervention Program, First Steps. Provides services in collaboration with the family's natural environment via evidence-based treatments that address gross motor skills, mobility, and physical development. Educates and supports caregivers on exercises, techniques, and strategies to prompt physical development. Completes developmental assessments and refers for medical or other professional services necessary. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

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