Physical Therapist I - UNC Therapy Services
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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. Summary:
This full time position is in a specialty area of lymphedema and
oncology rehabilitation. The ideal candidate has had student
clinical fieldwork or work experience in oncology rehab and
lymphedema; completion of lymphedema coursework/certificate
preferred. Work schedule is flexible. The primary location for this
position is the hub of our outpatient specialty services for pelvic
health and lymphedema in Durham. 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: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNC Therapy Services 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.
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