Physical Therapist-First Steps (Home Based Full-time)

This is a Riley Children’s Health position within the Indiana First Steps program providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers ages birth-three and families in the home or community environment.  Travel is required.  Opportunities exist for schedules ranging from 24-40 hours per week upon hire.  

• Fully benefitted position 
• Paid continuing education and professional development
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for student loan forgiveness (full-time employment only) 
• Support network for continued professional development and clinical growth
• Flexible hours and days
• Become a Team Member within Riley Children’s Health with its Nationally Ranked providers 

Hiring for the following counties: Marion, Tipton, Hamilton, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Hancock, and Shelby 

Provides home-based, direct therapy intervention and consultative services to patients.  Patient population may comprise children ages birth to three through Indiana's Early Intervention Program, First Steps.  Provides services in collaboration with the family's natural environment via evidence-based treatments that address gross motor skills, mobility, and physical development. Educates and supports caregivers on exercises, techniques, and strategies to prompt physical development. Completes developmental assessments and refers for medical or other professional services necessary. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.  

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in physical therapy.
• Requires current Physical Therapist license in the State of Indiana.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• May require credentialling for certification as an early interventionist.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.