Physical Therapist I: Restore Mobility & Independence

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County, NC, seeks a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs to restore function and maximize independence. The role emphasizes disability prevention, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians to elevate care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PT program and NC licensure, with new graduates welcome. Onsite work, 40 hours weekly, with day schedule and community outreach opportunities within the Nash

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• Successful completion of supervised clinical internship.
• New Graduate or up to 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for mobility disorders and related impairments.
• Education - Teach & supervise 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 respective specialty area.
• Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation-- 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.
• Outreach/Community Involvement-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 the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.
• Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.
• Quality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County, NC, seeks a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs to restore function and maximize independence. The role emphasizes disability prevention, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians to elevate care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PT program and NC licensure, with new graduates welcome. Onsite work, 40 hours weekly, with day schedule and community outreach opportunities within the Nash