Physical Therapy Residency Coordinator

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a program coordinator for the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program. The role blends daily operations with mentorship of faculty and residents, and includes patient care responsibilities in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Applicants should have a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or a PT degree prior to 2016 with Indiana licensure, and ABPTS specialist certification and residency experience are preferred. BLS may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s/Master’s in PT prior to 2016
• Indiana Physical Therapist license required
• ABPTS specialist certification with 1 year residency/5 years in specialty preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced life support may be required per unit policies

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the residency program
• Mentor faculty and residents
• Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration and education
• Educate in didactic learning environments
• Communicate with rehabilitation leadership

Skills

Program coordination

Mentoring residents

Clinical excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Didactic teaching

Communication skills

Education

Physical Therapy Doctoral Degree

PT license in Indiana

ABPTS specialist 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.

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 with our Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program.

Program coordinator for the IU Health Neurologic physical therapy residency program. This role has dedicated residency time and patient care responsibilities. Patient care responsibilities may include both inpatient acute care and outpatient. Applicants having completed a Neurologic residency, currently holding an NCS, and with active involvement as a residency mentor/faculty are preferred.

The coordinator will be responsible for managing daily operations, mentoring program faculty and residents. The coordinator should demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, communicate effectively with rehabilitation leadership, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and effectively educate in a didactic learning environment.

• 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 ABPTS specialist certification plus 1 year of experience, graduated from an accredited residency program in the defined area of specialty practice plus 1 year of experience or 5 years of experience in defined area of practice.
• 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.

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