Physical Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care Systems
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000
diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Service Line is accepting
applications for a full-time, 40 hour per week Physical Therapist I
in an outpatient clinic with advanced clinical experience in
pediatric neurological and developmental rehabilitation; diagnoses
include autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy,
gait disturbance, gross motor delay, orthopedic conditions, spinal
cord injury, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, torticollis,
vestibular disorders, hematology/oncology and weakness. Physical
therapy services available to our pediatric caseloads include
aquatic therapy, casting for orthotic management, wheelchair and
equipment evaluations, dynamic body-weight support system, and
functional electrical stimulation. Two to three years of pediatric experience is strongly
preferred, as well as ABPTS Board Certified Pediatric Clinical
Specialist. This candidate will also work closely with an
experienced group of physical therapists, occupational therapists,
and speech-language pathologists as part of our Outpatient team, as
well as with other providers in interdisciplinary clinics.
Excellent time management, communication, flexibility, and
organizational skills are required in this fast paced environment.
Good leadership skills are needed to coordinate patient care
coverage with other disciplines within the UNC Healthcare System
and academic institutions across the state to provide clinical
instruction to students within the clinic. This position will
include involvement in mentoring pediatric physical therapy
resident(s), students and staff. The selected candidate will work
40 hours a week, five days per week Tuesday-Saturday and may
involve cross coverage in interdisciplinary clinics. Responsibilities: Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic
tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the
treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments 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. 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. 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. 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. Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services
through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and
in-services. 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. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: ACC Physical Therapy Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Keywords: UNC Health Care Systems, Chapel Hill , Physical Therapist I, Other , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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