Physical Therapist -North Spine Center

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Spine Center at Community Hospital North. You will interpret initial evaluations, set goals, develop and adapt treatment plans, and use appropriate techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Collaboration with the care team and teaching opportunities for students are included, with a focus on safety and high-quality care. The role requires Indiana licensure, spine rehab experience or MDT/McKenzie certification, and ability to lift

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program is required.
• Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit
• Spine Rehab experience and MDT or McKenzie certification/classes. Minimum of one year post graduation.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy concepts and current trends
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, physicians, and others
• Ability to lift/transfer patients and treatment supplies

Responsibilities

• Interpret results of initial evaluation and determine patient goals.
• Develop and modify treatment plans using appropriate techniques.
• Participate in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students.
• Engage in interdisciplinary program planning and ensure safety.
• Maintain a safe environment to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Spine rehab

MDT certification

McKenzie method

Patient lifting

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy

Department

Spine Center

Schedule

Full-time

Facility

Community Hospital North

Shift

Day Job

Hours

4 days a week 8:00am -5:00pm. Monday off
32 hours a week, 64 hours bi-weekly, Benefited

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 forInterpreting 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
• Previous Spine Rehab and completion of MDT or McKenzie certification/classes. Minimum of one year post graduation.
• 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.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy

Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy

Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy