Physical Therapist I

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist I to perform evidence-based evaluation, treatment, and education for patients with diverse diagnoses across multiple body regions. This per diem role entails onsite work within the Johnston Health unit and a 4-hour weekly schedule.

The position emphasizes documentation, collaboration with the care team, and student teaching. Requirements include NC licensure, BLS within 3 months, and no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete PT documentation, billing and statistics per team guidelines.
• Conduct tests and measures to develop plans of care and interventions.
• Mentor assistants and delegate responsibilities per licensing guidelines.
• Provide clinical precepting and teaching for students or staff.
• Assist in planning clinical programs and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interprofessional skills

Stamina

Education

DPT or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Physical Therapist I provides evidence-based evaluation, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers with various diagnoses, 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

1. Completes physical therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines.
2. 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.
3. Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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 within 3 months of hire date.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Physical Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 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:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.