Physical Therapist General Ortho -Carmel

Community Health Network • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

Community Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist with general orthopedics experience. The role involves interpreting initial evaluation results, setting appropriate patient goals, developing and modifying treatment plans, and using suitable treatment techniques. The Physical Therapist also participates in teaching and clinical education for students and in interdisciplinary program planning. The position requires maintaining a safe environment that supports effective teamwork, positive patient outcomes, and personal safety. The therapist provides quality services to impaired individuals and communicates effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and internal and external customers. Care should reflect an understanding of the behavioral, developmental, physical, emotional, and comfort needs of patients across the lifespan, 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.
• Experience with general orthopedics.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

• Lymphedema experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret initial evaluation results, determine appropriate patient goals, and develop treatment plans.
• Modify treatment plans as needed and use appropriate treatment techniques.
• Participate in teaching opportunities and 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.
• Incorporate an understanding of the behavioral, developmental, physical, emotional, and comfort needs of child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Lift and transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time