Physical Therapist Float - Inpatient/Acute

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for appropriate patients in multiple locations. Helps the PT & Rehab team to cover patient-care in the event of FML/Leaves-Of-Absence, clinician illness, approved clinician time-off, jury duty, funeral time, resignations, times of high census, other growth/patient-care needs as determined/identified by the PT & Rehab management team. Physical therapists will also be responsible for participating in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students as well as inter-disciplinary program planning. Most importantly, you must establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety. The primary work location is community Hospital East.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program is required.
• Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit.
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.
• Effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
• Ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Must be able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for appropriate patients in multiple locations.
• Covers patient care in the event of FML/Leaves-Of-Absence, clinician illness, approved clinician time-off, jury duty, funeral time, resignations, times of high census, other growth/patient-care needs.
• Participates in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary program planning.
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level