Physical Therapist I (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a per diem role. The position involves evaluating patients, planning and administering PT treatments, and documenting care under physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities include supervising PT students or staff, coordinating clinical programs, and maintaining clear communication with physicians and the healthcare team. Per diem schedule, onsite work, 4 hours per week, with a rate of $52.02 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct PT evaluations to identify problems and set treatment goals.
• Manage resources to implement the PT plan and meet goals.
• Complete PT documentation for billing and records.

Skills

PT evaluation procedures

Treatment planning

Caseload management

Clinical supervision

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Licensed Physical Therapist in NC

Tools

BLS

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:

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.

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

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.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: REX PT

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Flat Rate: $52.02 per hour

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.

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