Physical Therapist I - Pelvic Health

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Durham is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist specialized in pelvic health to evaluate and treat patients under physician supervision. Prior experience in pelvic floor PT or completion of a 12-week clinical rotation plus Pelvic Floor Level 1 education is preferred.

The role supports a residency program and may involve coverage of staff absences. The position emphasizes documentation, program development, and coordination with physicians and mentors.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• Prior work in pelvic health or completion of a 12-week clinical rotation in the area.
• Pelvic Floor Level 1 education required or completed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pelvic health PT

Pelvic Floor Level 1

Trauma-informed care

BLS

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

This per diem position is in specialty area of pelvic health physical therapy. Candidates must either have prior work in this specialty area or completed a 12‑week clinical rotation as a student, plus completion of Pelvic Floor Level 1 education. The ideal candidate would have prior work experience in specialty area of pelvic floor physical therapy and providing trauma‑informed care. Preferred candidate would have ability to cover potential staff leaves of absences and/or assist the team in growing the program. The clinic hosts the Women's Health residency program at UNC Health, which would enable the candidate potential opportunity to interact with the Program Coordinator and other mentors in the program.

Summary

This is professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed under general supervision with all treatments being prescribed by a physician.

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

Organization Unit: UNC Therapy Services

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Pay Rate: $52.02 per hour

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Durham

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 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 [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.