Physical Therapist - Student Loan Assistance
About The Position
Full-time Physical Therapist position at Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its interdisciplinary team provides tailored therapy programs using physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other rehabilitation techniques. Facilities include a therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces for practicing daily activities. The Physical Therapist examines patients’ medical histories, evaluates physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and develops treatment plans. The role helps restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, service excellence, professional growth, and integrating its mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
- Current BLS certification from an approved vendor.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients suffering from injuries or disease.
- Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential response to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Benefits
- PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
- Earned Time Off accruing from the start date.
- Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
- Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
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Job Type
Full-time
