Physical Therapist - Methodist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in wound management at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. You will provide comprehensive PT services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability, while supervising aides and students.

The role requires advanced life support readiness and Indiana licensure, with opportunities to contribute to patient care, education and department operations. Equal opportunity employer offering benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s/Master’s in PT prior to 2016.
• Current Physical Therapist license in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants, support personnel and students.
• Participate in related activities to support patient care and department operations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

PT License Indiana

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

This is a full-time position in Wound Management at Methodist Hospital.

Provides physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability following disease or injury, and assists patients to reach maximum performance levels. Provides all components of direct patient care including supervision of physical therapist assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

• 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 current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.