UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for afull-time Acute Care Physical Therapist Iposition. Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, thePT I will provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. This person will collaborate directly with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient centered care, facilitating functional improvement and discharge planning throughout care transitions.
The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation and sustainment of unit-based care team models to optimize
patient care outcomes and best practices. Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment;
clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. A strong work ethic and growth-oriented mindset are essential characteristics for interested
applicants.
The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.
Why UNCH?UNC Hospital has been recognized as a leader in patient experience, providing evidence-based care to patients from a broad
geographic area throughout North Carolina. The hospital offers extensive employee incentives, which include competitive benefits and PTO accrual,
health reimbursement arrangements, employee discounts, well-being programs, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, legal
planning, and retirement planning. Additionally, teammates will receive comprehensive orientation and mentoring, continuing education and
specialty certification funds, professional development opportunities, and more.
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
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: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy
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:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another
North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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.
Physical Therapist I(Job Id 141417)
Location: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Category: Professional –Clinical
Employment Type: Employee
Post Date: 08/21/2024