Overview

We are looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team! This 1.0 FTE will be a rotating position, providing strong clinical support at both Methodist and University Hospitals.  Hired team members have the opportunity to work a variety of schedules, such as Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday, and/or Sunday-Thursday. Alternate schedules may also be discussed (for example, 4 – 10 hour days).  Occasional weekend availability is also required.

This work setting is multidisciplinary acute care, where collaboration is a must.  We have several physical therapists that support our five adult acute care service lines: Neuro/Ortho/Trauma, Cardiopulmonary, Transplant/Oncology, Medical, and Multi-Specialty Surgical.  Our team members have a wide range of experience, education, and skills. Ongoing education and skill development are emphasized and encouraged.  We see a wide variety of patient diagnosis with the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone – learn something new every day!

This individual will (1) evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult acute care patients with a wide array of diagnoses, (2) Recommend appropriate discharge disposition to next level of care (3) Supervise support personnel and students, (4) Participate in activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.

Clinical experience is preferred in the following areas: Acute care physical therapy.  Strong candidates will have independence with evaluation/assessment/prognosis in order to assist patients to reach maximum performance levels and previous acute care experience.

* Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in physical therapy or if foreign trained, graduation from a physical therapy education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.  Requires current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.  Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

IU Health is a non-for-profit organization, which may provide you eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.