Description
Location: Southeastern Johnson County and Shelby 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.
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.
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