Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Hospital
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: At least one weekend per month
• Work Hours:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week, or
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (36 hours/week), or
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (48 hours/week)
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: Approximately 731 beds across units

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Licensure: Must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand before starting (no pending licenses accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30-90 days of start, including criminal, education verification, and federal exclusions
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers required for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • TB test within 1 year of start (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology test and unit competency exam required
• References: Minimum 2 recent employment references verified within 2 years, from supervisors or managers
• Application: Must include complete work history with explanations for gaps over 30 days, covering last 7 years

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Charting System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs and black shoes
• Parking: Free
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• First Timers Accepted: Not specified
• Orientation: Facility-specific orientation and compliance forms required prior to start
• Safety: HIPAA acknowledgement and other safety manuals must be completed

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of acute care experience, who holds an active Indiana license and BLS certification, and is comfortable working a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays in a short-term acute care hospital setting.