Physical Therapist I

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Rocky Mount is seeking a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs aimed at restoring function post-injury. The role involves administering diagnostic tests, supervising students, and providing rehabilitative services to patients.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current license to practice in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• Successful completion of supervised clinical internship.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic tests and evaluations.
• Teaches and supervises Physical Therapy students.
• Analyzes results to establish patient goals.

Skills

Diagnostic tests and evaluations

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs with the goal of restoring function and preventing disability following disease or injury. The Physical Therapist helps patients reach maximum performance while learning to live with the limits of their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic and complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments.
• Teaches and supervises 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 the specialty area.
• Analyzes results of diagnostic and therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and modify treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• 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.
• 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 development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs with the clinical specialist and/or department director.
• Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in‑services.
• Maintains valid and reliable records of patient procedures and progress. Participates in quality‑improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality‑improvement efforts with the department director.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of supervised clinical internship.
• New graduate or up to three years of experience.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.