What are the responsibilities and job description for the (PT) Physical Therapist (Full-time) - The Wellness Center position at Indiana Wesleyan University Nursing?
Summary of Position: Physical therapists help patients with injuries and chronic health conditions restore their mobility, manage pain, and enhance their overall quality of life. For example, individuals seeking assistance with lower back pain, recovering from an ACL tear, or rehabilitation following surgery would consult a physical therapist. The job description for a physical therapist includes evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions, designing personalized treatment plans, administering therapeutic exercises, and educating patients on fitness and injury prevention strategies. Physical therapists also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and document progress according to state regulations.
Duties And Responsibilities
Education
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess patients to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and movement dysfunctions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs
- Administer therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques to improve mobility and function
- Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, fitness, and home exercise programs
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care
- Oversee the work of a physical therapy assistant
- Document patient progress, treatment outcomes, and comply with state regulations and reporting requirements
- Communicate with workers’ compensation carriers on the patient’s progress and ability to return to work
- Complete disability forms and the State of Indiana
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Physical therapist license from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient physical therapy clinic
- Fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain licensure
- Problem solving skills; resourcefulness
- Experience with electronic medical records
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to take initiative and problem solve without direction
- Stamina and dexterity
- Compassion
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.