Physical Therapist I

Physical Therapist I at UNC Health Care summary :

As a Physical Therapist I, I engage in the evidence-based evaluation of patient disabilities and administer tailored physical therapy treatments to enhance mobility. I instruct patients, families, and students while participating in the development of clinical programs and community outreach initiatives. This role emphasizes continuous quality improvement and ensures the delivery of effective rehabilitative services.

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.

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive with a two (2) year work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here :

https : / / jobs.unchealthcare.org / pages / chatham-commitment

Summary :

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 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 : Chatham Hospital

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 : Variable

Location of Job : US : NC : Siler City

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, rehabilitation, patient care, mobility disorders, diagnostic testing, clinical education, community health, quality improvement, therapeutic services, patient outcomes