UNC Health Care
Physical Therapist I
UNC Health Care, Smithfield, North Carolina, United States, 27577
Description
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Summary :
Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist I at UNC Health Johnston! UNC Health Johnston is seeking a motivated and skilled
Physical Therapist I
to join our team. This role involves professional-level work focused on evidence-based evaluation of patient disabilities and the development and implementation of personalized physical therapy treatments. You will also document patient progress, provide education to patients and families, mentor students, and contribute to the growth and management of clinical programs. In this position, you’ll play an active role in continuing education initiatives, departmental and community activities, outreach programs, and precepting students to help shape the next generation of healthcare providers. The primary focus of this role is weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) for inpatients at our hospitals in Smithfield and Clayton. However, weekday coverage may also be included, depending on your availability. Typically, two weekends per month are required, but we offer flexibility to accommodate scheduling needs when necessary. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and are seeking a dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth, we encourage you to apply! 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: ● - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina. ● - BLS Professional Experience Requirements: ● No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 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.
Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist I at UNC Health Johnston! UNC Health Johnston is seeking a motivated and skilled
Physical Therapist I
to join our team. This role involves professional-level work focused on evidence-based evaluation of patient disabilities and the development and implementation of personalized physical therapy treatments. You will also document patient progress, provide education to patients and families, mentor students, and contribute to the growth and management of clinical programs. In this position, you’ll play an active role in continuing education initiatives, departmental and community activities, outreach programs, and precepting students to help shape the next generation of healthcare providers. The primary focus of this role is weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) for inpatients at our hospitals in Smithfield and Clayton. However, weekday coverage may also be included, depending on your availability. Typically, two weekends per month are required, but we offer flexibility to accommodate scheduling needs when necessary. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and are seeking a dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth, we encourage you to apply! 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: ● - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina. ● - BLS Professional Experience Requirements: ● No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 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.