Sports Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time- Hammond, IN

Rush Physical Therapy; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free in-person and online CEUs

Access to a nationwide professional support network

Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours

Diversity in patient populations and specialties

Job summary

Rush Physical Therapy is looking for a Part-Time Sports Physical Therapist Assistant in Hammond, IN, primarily focused on outpatient orthopedic care for NCAA Division II athletes at Purdue Northwest University. This role offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation at $26.00/hour, and valuable career growth opportunities, including continuing education and a 401(k) plan. Candidates must be licensed PTAs with outpatient experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA with outpatient experience required.
• Ability to implement high quality physical therapy services.
• Maintains positive interactions with patients and centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports physical therapy to NCAA Division II athletes.
• Work alongside the PT to deliver outpatient services.
• Create patient care plans under supervision.

Skills

Outpatient orthopedic experience

CPR certification

Ability to work with NCAA Division II athletes

Education

College graduate of an accredited PTA program

Outpatient orthopedic clinical rotation

Job description

SPORTS Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient-Part Time

Location: 2320 173rd St Suite 143 Hammond, IN

Schedule: Part Time, weekdays (Mon-Fri) with two evenings until 7:00 p.m.

Compensation: $26.00/hour

We are seeking a Part time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

This position is in high level sports at Purdue Northwest University, with the clinic located on campus and inside the athletic training room. This position will work alongside the PT to provide sports physical therapy to NCAA Division II athletes at the university, along with traditional outpatient orthopedics.

Why Work With Us?

At RUSH Physical Therapy we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Outpatient orthopedic clinical rotation if a current student
• Outpatient orthopedic experience in the last 3 years if practicing clinician
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
• CPR certification