Inpatient Physical Therapist I

Inpatient Physical Therapist I at UNC Health Care summary :

The Inpatient Physical Therapist I at UNC Health Johnston provides evidence-based evaluation and treatment of patients with mobility disorders. This role includes educating patients, families, and students while contributing to clinical program development and quality improvement initiatives. The position requires a state license and participation in outreach programs to enhance community health.

Description

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Summary :

UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield is hiring an Inpatient Physical Therapist I to join their team!  This is professional level work involving the evidence- based evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents' complete documentation instructs 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 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 :

Professional Experience Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :

Job Details

Legal Employer : NCHEALTH

Entity : Johnston Health

Organization Unit : Physical Therapy

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range :  $33.04 - $47.50 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 : Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d / b / a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

Keywords :

Physical Therapy, patient care, rehabilitation, mobility disorders, clinical education, community health, therapeutic services, healthcare, physical therapist, treatment planning