Physical Therapist Assistant

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

20d•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: IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN. Shift: Full-Time, Mon – Fri, one weekend day/ month required. Experience: 3 months of acute care experience preferred. Will consider new grads with acute care fieldwork experience. Roles and Responsibilities: Provides physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability following disease or injury, and assists patients to reach maximum performance levels. Provides all components of direct patient care including supervision of physical therapist assistants, support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations. Preferred Skills Strong attention to detail Great bedside manners 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 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.

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

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

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability following disease or injury, and assists patients to reach maximum performance levels.
Provides all components of direct patient care including supervision of physical therapist assistants, support personnel and students.
Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.