Physical Therapist

OrthoIndy•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides evaluative and rehabilitative services and procedures when ordered by the attending surgeon or physician. Patient populations may include non-operative management and post-operative care for the spine and extremities. The position is in the outpatient Physical Therapy department at OrthoIndy Hospital and is scheduled for 32 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science required.
Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Indiana required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
1–2 years of Physical Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation exercise protocols and therapy interventions based on physician protocols for the procedure performed or the non-operative management of the patient’s condition.
Document treatment procedures, exercises, patient status, and changes in status in the EMR.
Recognize changes in patient status and report them to nursing staff and the referring physician.
Communicate with physicians and nursing staff regarding patients’ clinical and functional status.
Discuss rehabilitation status and prognosis with patients in relation to their condition and rehabilitation goals.
Educate patients about the injury, disability, or impairment for which they are receiving care.
Communicate with patients’ family members about patient status and needs related to independence in activities of daily living.
Participate in Therapy Department internal quality-control audits.
Organize patient treatment times.
Organize, stock, and clean the work area.