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

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

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

Job Details

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: At least one weekend per month
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Guaranteed Hours: Options for 8- or 10-hour shifts totaling approximately 40 hours per week
• Charting System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs and black shoes
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start)
• State License Verification: Online primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Not required for Physical Therapists or Physical Therapy Assistants at this facility
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Competency Exams: Unit competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam or equivalent with 100% minimum score required

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum of 2 references from recent employment within last 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or higher
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any employment gaps of 30 days or more over the past 7 years
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Facility-specific forms and orientation packets must be completed prior to start

Notes

• Pending state licenses are not accepted; license and certifications must be in hand before starting
• Must be available for interview scheduling within 2-3 days of application
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a structured acute care environment with a consistent weekday schedule and some weekend and holiday coverage. It requires a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with at least one year of experience and current BLS certification. Compliance with comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory.