Physical Therapist II

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Physical Therapist II to join their Acute Care team in Chapel Hill. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and experience in acute care settings.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

PTO

Health reimbursement arrangements

Employee discounts

Well-being programs

Tuition reimbursement

Legal and retirement planning

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification.
• Five years of licensed Physical Therapy experience, including one year in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

• Complete PT documentation in the medical record.
• Evaluate patients, set treatment goals, devise treatment plans.
• Manage PT caseload efficiently.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

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UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist II position. Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, the PT II will provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. This person will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, facilitating functional improvement and discharge planning throughout care transitions.

The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation and sustainment of unit-based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes and best practices. Excellent time management and communication skills are required in this fast-paced environment; clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. A strong work ethic and growth-oriented mindset are essential.

The role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.

Why UNC?

UNC Hospital has been recognized as a leader in patient experience, providing evidence-based care to patients from across North Carolina. The hospital offers extensive employee incentives, including competitive benefits, PTO, health reimbursement arrangements, employee discounts, well-being programs, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, legal and retirement planning, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Complete PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and for billing and statistics.
2. Evaluate patients, set PT treatment goals, devise treatment plans, and manage resources needed for treatment.
3. Manage PT caseload efficiently and effectively.
4. Plan and coordinate clinical programs.
5. Provide clinical supervision and teaching for students and staff, including orientation, caseload management, and performance evaluation.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Five years of licensed Physical Therapy experience, including one year in a specialty field.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Physical Therapy
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 40/week
• Salary Range: $35.52 - $51.05/hour
• Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Exempt from Overtime: Yes

UNC Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious practices. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.