Physical Therapist-Home Based

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Physical Therapist to provide home-based therapy through Indiana\'s Early Intervention Program (First Steps). You will work with children birth to three and collaborate with families in their natural environment to support gross motor and developmental goals.

Role involves education of caregivers, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and developmental assessments, with IU Health offering a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Physical Therapy completed before 2016.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Credentialing for early interventionist may be required.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides home-based, direct therapy intervention and consultative services to patients.
• Addresses gross motor skills, mobility and physical development in Early Intervention (First Steps).
• Educates caregivers on exercises, techniques and strategies to support development.
• Completes developmental assessments and refers for medical or other professional services as needed.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

Skills

Experience level 0-3 years

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (before 2016)

Tools

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Location: Southern 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.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits 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. Benefits Designed for You