Physical Therapist - Home Based

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

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: Riley Hospital Shift/Position: No weekend, holiday work required but optional if desired. Roles and Responsibilities: Provides home-based, direct therapy intervention and consultative services to patients. Patient population may comprise children ages birth to three through Indiana's Early Intervention Program, First Steps. Provides services in collaboration with the family's natural environment via evidence-based treatments that address gross motor skills, mobility, and physical development. Educates and supports caregivers on exercises, techniques, and strategies to prompt physical development. Completes developmental assessments and refers for medical or other professional services necessary. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. 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.

Requirements

Requires a Doctoral Degree from an accredited academic program in physical therapy or a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in physical therapy prior to 2016. If foreign trained, graduation from a physical therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.
Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Requires current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
May require credentialling for certification as an early interventionist.
Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail
Adaptable to fast paced settings

Responsibilities

Provides home-based, direct therapy intervention and consultative services to patients.
Patient population may comprise children ages birth to three through Indiana's Early Intervention Program, First Steps.
Provides services in collaboration with the family's natural environment via evidence-based treatments that address gross motor skills, mobility, and physical development.
Educates and supports caregivers on exercises, techniques, and strategies to prompt physical development.
Completes developmental assessments and refers for medical or other professional services necessary.
Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.