Physical Therapist Assistant

divh2Job Description/h2pIU 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./ppLocation: Ball Memorial Hospital - Muncie, IN./ppShift: Part Time Days/ppRoles and Responsibilities:/ppIU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 300 bed, Level 3 Trauma Care Hospital. The rehab department has a team of dedicated professionals including experienced veterans with a willingness to mentor along with newer therapists that bring new ideas and fresh eyes to the department. There is a collaboration within and across disciplines. We experience a high level of respect from the providers and hospital staff who refer a variety of patient types to therapy including orthopedic, neurologic, oncology, and ICU patients. The inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit is also staffed by our team./ppPhysical therapist assistants provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs assist in the clinical education of physical therapy students and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistant students as well as provide guidance and supervision for support personnel. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations./ppPreferred Skills/pulliStrong attention to detail/liliAdaptable to fast paced settings/li/ulpAs 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./pulliRequires an Associates Degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program, or if foreign trained, graduation from an assistant physical therapist education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA./liliRequires certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana./liliRequires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA./li/ul/div