Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist II - Rehabilitation Services

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

UNC Therapy Services, an outpatient therapy division of the Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center, is accepting applications for an Outpatient Orthopedic PT II position located at our Meadowmont Wellness Center Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC. This position will provide therapy services to a wide range of patient populations, including the entire spectrum of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical care, and geriatrics. The Physical Therapist will work closely with a team of 10+ physical therapists. You will also work closely with our broader team of outpatient therapy providers, physicians, and advanced practice providers. The incumbent will provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluation, planning, administration, and treatment of patients throughout the spectrum of dysfunction and disability. Opportunities for teaching, precepting/mentoring students and residents, continuing education, community outreach, and program development are available. 

Candidates must have excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills. Minimum of 5 years’ experience and candidate will demonstrate evidence of advanced clinical skills. 

Schedule: The selected candidate will work Tuesday - Saturday for 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:
1. Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics
2. Evaluates Patient, sets Physical Therapy (PT) treatment goals, devises a PT treatment plan and manages resources needed to perform treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient.
3. Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy
4. Plans and coordinates clinical programs
5. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for multiple students and/or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner's performance.

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:
● Five (5) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, including one (1) year in the specialty field.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNC Therapy Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $34.65 - $49.81 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.

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