Physical Therapist (Inpatient) - PRN

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient and/or outpatient services for patients aged 15 and older. Responsibilities include evaluations, planning and implementing evidence-based interventions, equipment recommendations, and timely documentation under physician oversight.

Required: PT degree from an accredited program, Indiana state license, and CPR certification (or obtainable within 4 weeks).

Qualifications

• Must possess a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.
• Indiana Physical Therapist license is required.
• 1 year of experience in adult rehabilitation preferred.
• Current CPR certification required or obtained within 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Administers PT evaluations for inpatients and outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and equipment needs.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based on evaluation, goals and age-related needs.
• Ensures treatment plan supports medical necessity and uses evidence-based treatments and outcome measures.
• Completes documentation in compliance with department timelines to support a complete medical record.

Skills

CPR certification

Adult rehab experience

Education

Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program

Indiana PT license

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness.

Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient-PRN is responsible for the provision of Physical Therapy services for an inpatient and/ or outpatient population from age 15 and older including, but not limited to, evaluation, evidence-based intervention, equipment recommendations and modality application, under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner.

Essential Functions

• Administers PT evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and/or equipment needs, integrating age specific needs and issues for physical medicine rehabilitation population.
• Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based upon the evaluation, patient goals and age-related issues/needs to optimize treatment and function.
• Responsible for assuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures.
• Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity.
• Other duties as requested.

Education And Experience

• Must possess a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.
• Physical Therapist IN state license required.
• Must have current CPR certification in accordance with AHA standards or be able to obtain within 4 weeks of start date.
• 1-year experience with adult physical rehabilitation preferred.

Hours

• PRN as Needed.

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.