Part-Time Physical Therapist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department

PHYSICAL MEDICINE and REHAB (IN-PHMR-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMandR) has a strong history of achievement in medical research, education and patient care. PMandR, also known as physiatry, treats conditions involving the body's nervous and musculoskeletal systems that limit a person's ability to function.

The teaching faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation oversees the only PMandR residency program in the state of Indiana and are eager to uphold the mission of educating the country's next generation of physiatrists.

Job Summary

The Part-Time Physical Therapist supports clinical research in the IU Locomotor Recovery Center at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. This is a physical therapy plus clinical research role providing hands-on rehabilitation to research participants while helping manage, conduct, and document clinical research studies.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with clinical research at the IU Locomotor Recovery Center, studying how walking strategies affect short- and long-term outcomes during inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for people with stroke, brain injury, or incomplete spinal cord injury.
• Provides research-related physical therapy evaluations and services, identifies appropriate treatment programs and equipment, and uses safe techniques to prevent or minimize injury.
• Develops research treatment plans based on evaluations, study goals, participants' needs, and investigator guidance to support treatment and recovery.
• Documents treatments and outcome measures accurately and promptly; uses evidence-based practices and updates research plans as needed, communicating changes to the study team.
• Supports clinical trials by recruiting participants, screening for eligibility under Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved protocols, coordinating procedures, monitoring study progress, maintaining databases and schedules, recording data, and preparing reports.
• Assists in recruiting research participants.
• Screens participants to determine eligibility.
• Obtains informed consent from participants and/or legally authorized representative.
• Schedules subjects for appointments. Coordinates participant travel arrangements.
• Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases.
• Maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved curriculum; OR
• Master's degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE approved curriculum; OR
• Ph.D. in physical therapy from a CAPTE approved curriculum.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Physical therapy licensure upon date of hire.
• CPR certification 30 days from date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Hours

Up to 29 hours per week

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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