Physical Therapist Assistant-Outpatient

Indiana University Health System•Muncie, DE

18d•Onsite

About The Position

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: 3300 W. Community Drive in Muncie, IN. Shift: This position Part Time position (30 hours per week) Roles and Responsibilities: New/Upcoming Graduates encouraged to apply! This location is a multi-discipline specialty center that offers PT, OT, and SLP services. Aquatic therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation, lymphedema, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and vestibular rehabilitation are among the services offered here. There is a large team of therapists in this facility with many opportunities to learn from colleagues. Experience in treating neurological and orthopedic conditions is preferred but not required. Physical therapist assistants provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist. PTA's assist in the clinical education of physical therapy students and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistant students as well as provide guidance and supervision for support personnel. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations. Preferred Skills Experience treating orthopedic and neurological patients preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail Adaptable to fast paced settings 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.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program, or if foreign trained, graduation from an assistant physical therapist education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
Requires certification as an Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA

Nice To Haves

Experience in treating neurological and orthopedic conditions is preferred but not required.
Experience treating orthopedic and neurological patients preferred but not required.
Strong attention to detail
Adaptable to fast paced settings

Responsibilities

Physical therapist assistants provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
PTA's assist in the clinical education of physical therapy students and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistant students as well as provide guidance and supervision for support personnel.
Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.