Physical Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 26, 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 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.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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