Acute Care Physical Therapist
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Physical Therapy Acute Care Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy Acute Care)
Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
Shift: Monday to Friday, 5 days of 8-hour shifts; at least one weekend per month required
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Licensure: Indiana state license required and must be in hand before starting (no pending licenses accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on cost center/unit
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 5x8 hour shifts = 40 hours/week
  • 3x12 hour shifts = 36 hours/week
  • 4x12 hour shifts = 48 hours/week

Facility & Work Environment

• Beds: Approximately 731 staffed beds across units
• Charting System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs, black shoes
• Parking: Free

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (no declinations accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, including 7-year history and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Skills Checklist: Completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Education Verification and Transcript/Diploma: Official copies required; may be pending at start if needed
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and unit competency exams required
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam or equivalent with 100% minimum score

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted for this travel/contract position
• Must complete facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start
• HIPAA and confidentiality agreements required
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort and not at this facility
• PAPR use requires prior facility approval

This position is ideal for physical therapists with acute care experience who hold an Indiana license and are comfortable with a travel/contract role requiring weekend and holiday shifts.