Physical Therapist (PRN)

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for progression in skill and pay

Comprehensive health and wellness package

401k, life insurance, and disability plans

Job summary

A rehabilitation facility in the United States seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. This role involves assessing patients' conditions, determining treatment strategies, and delivering services to maximize their functional independence. The ideal candidate will be licensed and possess BLS certification, with strong communication and analytical skills. Competitive wage and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• BLS certification must be from recognized organizations; online certification not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients' conditions and determines treatment strategies.
• Delivers services to maximize patients' functional independence.
• Applies various therapeutic techniques and analyses patients.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Benefits and Rewards

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled