Physical Therapist-PRN

Indiana University Health System; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join the inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit on a part-time days schedule. The role focuses on comprehensive PT services to restore function and reduce pain for orthopedic, neurologic, oncologic, and ICU patients, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral or terminal PT degree, Indiana PT license, and BLS certification, with unit-specific life support requirements possible.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy prior to 2016.
• Current Physical Therapist license in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to restore function and reduce pain across patient types.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants and support personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient care and department operations.

Skills

Physical therapy

Patient care

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

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

Job description

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.

Location:Ball Memorial Hospital – Inpatient Acute Rehab Unit

Shift:Part Time Days

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 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 300 bed, Level 3 Trauma Care Hospital.The rehab department has a team of dedicated professionals including experienced veterans with a willingness to mentor along with newer therapists that bring new ideas and fresh eyes to the department.There is a collaboration within and across disciplines.We experience a high level of respect from the providers and hospital staff who refer a variety of patient types to therapy including orthopedic, neurologic, oncology, and ICU patients. The inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit is also staffed by our team.

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.

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