Physical Therapist Assistant

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

27d • 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.

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.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15
hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful
work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with
a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate's Degree 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 a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail
• Great bedside manners
• Adaptable to fast paced settings
• 3 months of acute care experience preferred.
• Will consider new grads with acute care fieldwork experience.

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.

Benefits

• substantial benefits package
• PTO Program
• 401k match
• several other programs to meet your needs
• access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees