Physical Therapist

APTA New York; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentives up to $15,000

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks licensed Physical Therapists to provide evidence-based evaluation, treatment, and education to patients with diverse diagnoses across multiple body regions. The clinician supports student shadowing, clinical instruction, and outreach.

Per diem and full-time roles are available with a salary range of $35.87–$55.43 per hour. Benefits are included, and opportunities span UNC Health locations throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.
• Physical Therapist I: no prior experience required.
• Physical Therapist II: five years of licensed PT experience, including 1 year in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

• Completes documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines.
• Administers tests and measures to establish a plan of care and interventions.
• Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities per licensing guidelines.
• Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and staff.
• Plans and coordinates clinical programs with the clinical specialist or manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Interprofessional skills

Physical stamina

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

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Physical Therapist
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Description

Title: Physical Therapist

Join our One Great Team! UNC Health, located in North Carolina, has opportunities for Physical Therapists across the state, from the mountains to the coast.
Explore our Physical Therapist opportunities

Incentives: Select full-time positions are eligible for up to $15,000 in commitment incentives.

Salary Range: $35.87 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Hours: Per Diem and Full-time available.

Locations: Opportunities are available in a variety of locations, including UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and Holly Springs, UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, UNC Health Rockingham in Eden, UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, and UNC Health Caldwell in Lenoir. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant energy of a big city or the peaceful charm of a rural setting, we have opportunities to match your lifestyle.

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Benefits And Total Rewards

UNC Health proudly offers employees, and their families, comprehensive benefit programs (State and NC Health) for both full time and part time positions. This includes a generous Total Rewards & Benefits package, advancement opportunities, access to system-wide wellness centers, career growth/career development resources, and much more.

Employment at UNC Health is so much more than just a job. We're focused on your health, your wealth and your career. We realize incentives and benefits are an important part of your workplace journey. The financial rewards of working for UNC Health go far beyond a paycheck. At UNC Health, the average value of benefits represents 35% of an employee's overall total compensation.

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Summary

The Physical Therapist provides evidence-based evaluation, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers with various diagnosis, disabilities, and impairments affecting multiple body regions, structures, systems, functional mobility, and activity participation. The clinician provides student shadowing, clinical instruction, and participates in departmental and community continuing education and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Completes physical therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines.
• Administers tests and measures to assist in establishing a plan of care and interventions and manages resources to accomplish patient goals; Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines.
• Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts. Provides regular feedback, coaching and mentoring. Evaluates the learner's performance.
• Assists in the planning and coordinating of clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in-services.
  

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS within 3 months of hire date.
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• Physical Therapist I: No prior experience required.
• Physical Therapist II: Five (5) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, including (1) year in the specialty field.
  

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

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