Physical Therapist I (Pediatric) - UNC PT Center Rehab Care
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: UNC
Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is seeking a compassionate and
dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist I to join our
multidisciplinary team at the Center for Rehabilitation Care in
Chapel Hill, NC. In this full-time position, you will provide
high-quality care across the pediatric continuum for patients birth
to 21 years of age, including developmental, orthopedic, and
neurological rehabilitation. Diagnoses seen include gross motor
delay, autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, gait disturbance,
orthopedic conditions, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury,
torticollis, hematology/oncology and weakness. Our clinic
emphasizes -45-minute, one-on-one sessions -to ensure personalized,
patient-centered care, allowing you to deliver optimal outcomes and
build strong therapeutic relationships. - This role offers the
opportunity to work with a -diverse patient population and
colleagues that are truly invested and passionate about the care
they deliver. At the Center for Rehabilitation, you will work in
collaboration with our dynamic and experienced pediatric focused
therapy team that includes physical therapists, occupational
therapists and speech-language pathologists, as well as pediatric
physiatrists, social workers, financial navigators, and pediatric
nurse coordinators. We are also engaged in weekly to monthly
interdisciplinary clinics with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,
Neurology, Neonatology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Urology to
provide specialized holistic care for the following diagnoses,
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Limb Deficiency, Special Infant Care
Clinic (SICC), Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), and Rett Syndrome.
Our team is at the heart of this growth and development to ensure
that we are providing the best high-quality care to our patients
and their families. In addition to patient care, you will engage in
mentorship, professional development, student placements, and
clinical program development, allowing you to make a meaningful
impact on individual patients, future therapists, and the broader
community. - The ideal candidate would possess the following
skills:
At UNC Health, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to
support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our
offerings include competitive medical, dental, and vision plans,
generous PTO, retirement options with employer matching, and a
variety of wellness programs. Employees appreciate our flexible
work schedules and professional growth opportunities through
continuing education, specialty or board certification support, and
tuition reimbursement. You will also have the chance to advance
your career through involvement in committees, mentorship roles,
and professional development opportunities, with the potential for
annual performance incentives and market/merit raises. UNC Health
also offers unique opportunities to engage in community outreach
and quality initiatives, where you can contribute to improving
health equity and access to care. Work Schedule:
The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week, flexible days
and hours. Responsibilities:
1. Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic
tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the
treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments
2. Education - Teach & supervise graduate Physical Therapy students
and/or clinical fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to
innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource
consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
3. Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and or
therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and or modify
subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient
outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity
of care.
4. Implementation-- Selects and applies current and advanced
techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative
services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of
persons with mobility related impairments. Organizes and
prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
5. Outreach/Community Involvement-Serves as resource to North
Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals
in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or
state level, participates in community health screening and events.
Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet
emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or
department director.
6. Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services
through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and
in-services.
7. Quality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through
maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures &
progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the
clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals.
Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in
conjunction with the department director.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
--- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North
Carolina.
--- - BLS
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Center Rehab Care Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: -$32.23 - $46.33 per
hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of
Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a
State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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