Physical Therapist, Physical Medicine and Rehab

Department

PHYSICAL MEDICINE and REHAB (IN-PHMR-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University 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

• Evaluates and treats patients referred for physical therapy services including proper and timely documentation
• Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease
• Assists in updating and modifying procedures within in own working area
• Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans
• Follows approved standards of rehabilitative care indicated for the patient's medical symptoms

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 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 upon date of hire
• CPR within 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 sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

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: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Physical Rehabilitation

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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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