Physical Therapist I - Acute Care

UNC Health; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Hillsborough is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to provide acute care services across a variety of patient populations at the Hillsborough Hospital. You will work with a team of experienced therapists focused on post-surgical orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, cardio-pulmonary, geriatrics and medicine.

The role emphasizes strong time management, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Acute care orthopedic experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina. BLS.

Responsibilities

• Selects and performs PT evaluations to identify problems and sets treatment goals.
• Manages resources to accomplish PT treatment plan and documents in medical records.
• Assists with supervision and teaching for PT students or staff and coordinates programs.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Acute care PT experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Licensed Physical Therapist in North Carolina (NC)

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

The Acute Care Therapy Team at UNC Hillsborough is accepting applications for an Acute Care PT Per Diem Position. This position will offer therapy services within a variety of acute care patient populations at our Hillsborough Hospital. The PT will work closely with a team of experienced therapists focused on post surgical orthopedic, general surgery, cardiac, cardio pulmonary, geriatrics and medicine patients. This therapist must have excellent time management, communication and organizational skills, and remain flexible in a fast paced environment. Clinical experience in acute care with orthopedic patients is preferred.

Per Diem Position: The commitment is to work a minimum of two weekend day each month, and there are opportunities to pick up additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Selects and performs appropriate Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the PT treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans.
2. Manages resources needed to perform PT treatment plan to accomplish goals set for the patient.
3. Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics.
4. Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
5. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for PT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner’s performance.
6. Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs, technologies, clinical practices, regulations and reimbursement. Provides regular communication with physicians, supervisor, and others regarding PT programs and patients served.

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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough

Organization Unit: Physical Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Flat Rate: $52.02 per hour

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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