Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a per diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I to support the Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting at UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services in Chapel Hill, NC. The role provides comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate functional improvement and discharge planning.

Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment; acute care

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Selects and performs appropriate PT evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems and sets treatment goals.
• Manages resources needed to perform PT treatment plan to achieve goals.
• Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and for billing/statistics.
• Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
• Provides clinical supervision and teaching for PT students or staff; coordinates orientation and learning activities.
• Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs and regulations.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Acute care experience preferred

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a per diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I to support the Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting at UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services in Chapel Hill, NC. The role provides comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate functional improvement and discharge planning.

Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment; acute care