PT I - Per Diem in Acute Care with Mentoring & CE

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a per diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I to support the Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting. You will provide consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve function and plan discharges.

Excellent time management and communication skills are essential in this fast-paced environment; acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS certification.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Selects and performs PT evaluation procedures, sets treatment goals and plans.
• Manages resources needed to perform the PT treatment plan.
• Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines.
• Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
• Provides supervision and teaching for PT students or staff; plans orientation and learning activities.
• Coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs and reimbursement.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a per diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I to support the Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting. You will provide consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve function and plan discharges.

Excellent time management and communication skills are essential in this fast-paced environment; acute care experience is preferred.