Physical Therapist General Ortho - Fishers

Community Health Network • Fishers, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist for its general orthopedics practice in Fishers, Indiana. The position is located at 8890 E. 116th St, Suite 130. The therapist interprets initial evaluation results, determines appropriate patient goals, and develops and modifies treatment plans using appropriate techniques. The role also includes student teaching or clinical education and interdisciplinary program planning. The therapist helps maintain a safe environment that supports effective teamwork, positive patient outcomes, and personal safety. The position serves patients across age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric patients.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret results of initial evaluations.
• Determine appropriate patient goals and develop treatment plans.
• Modify treatment plans as needed and use appropriate treatment techniques.
• Participate in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students.
• Participate in interdisciplinary program planning.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes, and personal safety.
• Provide quality service to impaired individuals.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and internal and external customers.
• Lift and transfer patients and treatment supply items.

What This Job Offers

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