UNC Health Care
Physical Therapist I - Outpatient
UNC Health Care, Smithfield, North Carolina, United States, 27577
Description
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Summary:
Join Our Team as an Outpatient Physical Therapist I at UNC Health Johnston
UNC Health Johnston is seeking an enthusiastic
Outpatient Physical Therapist I to join our dedicated team. In this full-time role, you’ll work
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Friday hours based on scheduled appointments ( typically finishing by early afternoon). You’ll provide evidence-based evaluations, design personalized treatment plans, and deliver exceptional care for a diverse caseload, including orthopedic, neurological, and total joint replacement patients.
Our outpatient clinic fosters a collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists. We also offer specialized services such as
Lymphedema
and
Aquatic Therapy
to meet our patient’s unique needs.
As a valued team member, you’ll have opportunities to participate in program development, educate patients and families, and mentor students while contributing to our mission of delivering top-tier rehabilitative care.
Take the next step in your career—apply today and make a difference at UNC Health Johnston!
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. Qualifications
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.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy - Outpatient Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
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.
Outpatient Physical Therapist I to join our dedicated team. In this full-time role, you’ll work
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Friday hours based on scheduled appointments ( typically finishing by early afternoon). You’ll provide evidence-based evaluations, design personalized treatment plans, and deliver exceptional care for a diverse caseload, including orthopedic, neurological, and total joint replacement patients.
Our outpatient clinic fosters a collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists. We also offer specialized services such as
Lymphedema
and
Aquatic Therapy
to meet our patient’s unique needs.
As a valued team member, you’ll have opportunities to participate in program development, educate patients and families, and mentor students while contributing to our mission of delivering top-tier rehabilitative care.
Take the next step in your career—apply today and make a difference at UNC Health Johnston!
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. Qualifications
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.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy - Outpatient Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
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.