Physical Therapist I - UNC Therapy Services

Description

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Summary:

UNC Therapy Services, the outpatient orthopedic therapy division of the Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center, is now accepting applications for a Physical Therapist I. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with Monday through Friday work schedule. The position is based at the newly built, state-of-the-art UNC Sports Medicine Center, at 6118 Farrington Road, in Chapel Hill, NC. We are seeking a physical therapist with a developing or established specialty in sports and orthopedics, committed to advancing their expertise in these areas. Prior work experience with athletes and knowledge in return to sports progression preferred. Ideal candidate has Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) or similar advanced training. Our facility offers a highly collaborative environment where physical therapists work with orthopedic and sports physicians, advanced practice providers, and academic researchers from the UNC School of Medicine and Exercise and Sports Science divisions. This integrated approach allows patients to receive the highest level of evidence-based care while providing therapists with the opportunity for professional growth through interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.

We take pride in our commitment to one-on-one care with 45-minute evaluations and treatment sessions, allowing therapists to develop strong therapeutic relationships and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Our clinic space is equipped with leading-edge rehabilitation and sports performance equipment, including an anti-gravity treadmill, and extensive range of strength and conditioning tools tailored for athletes and active individuals of all levels. The hiring department hosts the Orthopedic residency program at UNC Health, which would enable the candidate potential opportunity to interact with the residents and mentors in the program.

Responsibilities:
1. Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.
7. 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.

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:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNC Therapy Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.