Physical Therapist-Home Based

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Remote

About The Position

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. This position will serve the south/western portions of Marion County.

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.

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.