Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Indiana University Health System•Muncie, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Location: 2701 W. North Street in Muncie, IN. This building also houses our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine physician office as well as an OP Orthopedic Surgery Center. Shift: This position Part Time position. Roles and Responsibilities: New/Upcoming Graduates encouraged to apply! This location is inside our orthopedics and sports medicine building and focuses on care for patients with orthopedic conditions. There is a large team of PTs, PTAs, and OTs in this facility with many opportunities to learn from colleagues. There are lots of opportunities for collaboration and learning between these growing departments. The Physical therapist assistants position provides 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 Outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred but is 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. 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

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

Outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred but is not required.
Strong attention to detail
Adaptable to fast paced settings

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Assists in the clinical education of physical therapy students and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistant students
Provides guidance and supervision for support personnel.
Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.