Physical Therapist I

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome 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 accepting applications for a full time, 40 hour per week outpatient Physical Therapist I position working with a variety of patients with a focus on adult orthopedics, sports medicine, post-operative conditions and chronic pain. This candidate will work closely with an experienced group of physical therapists at our hospital based Ambulatory Care Center PT clinic in Chapel Hill in a highly rewarding position serving patients with many socioeconomic challenges. Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills are required in this fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will work Monday through Friday. OCS or Residency graduate preferred. Spanish speaking a plus, but not required.This is professional level work involving the evidence- based evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Clinician is expected to have involvement in the areas of continuing education, departmental and community activities, outreach education and role of preceptor to students.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 impairments2. 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 InformationOther information:Education Requirements:● Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.● - BLSProfessional Experience Requirements:● No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: ACC Physical Therapy Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis 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.

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