Physical Therapy Technician - West Lafayette

Facility: OrthoIndy, West Lafayette, IN 
Department: OI Physical Therapy
Shift Details:   Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 hour clinic outpatient clinic day shift.  Full benefits included!

At OrthoIndy, everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers.  We have a Physical Therapy Technician position available within our growing organization at our state-of-the-art Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center to in West Lafayette, Indiana opening in January 2026!   

Be part of something great!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options.  We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest.  OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care.   OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

General Statement of Duties: 

The Physical Therapy Technician provides support to the Physical Therapy Department by assisting in the set-up of treatments, clean-up, supervision and transporting of patients to and from the department.

Essential Duties:

• Participants in the supervision and implementation of therapeutic exercise routines under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and following prescribed course of exercises by the therapist.
  
• Responsible for the application of ice and heat as well as removal of modalities including electrical stimulation after treatment.
  
• Responsible for transporting patients from their patient rooms to the therapy department to receive their treatment by the Physical Therapist.
  
• Performs wheelchair transfers safely.
  
• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to the treating Physical Therapist and/or nursing staff.
  
• Participates in the Therapy Department quality control internal audits.
  
• Responsible for organizing patient treatment times with the treating Physical Therapist.
  
• Responsible for organizing, stocking, and cleaning the work area.

Requirements: 

• Associate's degree in related field required
• No prior experience required; 1-2 years of Physical Therapy (PT) Technician experience preferred
  

ABOUT WEST LAFAYETTE:

West Lafayette, Indiana is ideally located between Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for its diverse community of more than 190,000 people and offers a great quality of life which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape, including over 50 parks and extensive trail systems, and a lively urban center.   Purdue University is located in West Lafayette by the Wabash River and it brings a diverse young student population to the city. Downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground.  Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status.  The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy.  Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer