Physical Therapist I

Description

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Summary:

UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Rehabilitation Care in Chapel Hill, NC. This full-time position will focus on providing high-quality care for patients with pelvic health conditions and lymphedema across both pediatric and adult populations. Our clinic prioritizes 60-minute, one-on-one treatment sessions to ensure personalized, patient-centered care, which allows for optimal outcomes and strong therapeutic relationships.

The ideal candidate has an interest in both pediatric and adult pelvic health and lymphedema rehabilitation. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. Additionally, this position provides the opportunity to engage in mentorship, ongoing professional development, and the possibility of participating in our women's health residency program.

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Diverse Patient Population: Work with a broad range of patients, from pediatric to adult populations, focusing on pelvic health and lymphedema rehabilitation. This includes patients from both typical and underserved communities, enriching your professional experience and cultural competency.
• One-on-One Patient Care: Provide 60-minute individualized treatments, ensuring personalized, high-quality care that allows for optimal patient outcomes and meaningful therapeutic relationships.
• Mentorship & Growth: Collaborate with experienced therapists and participate in mentorship opportunities, continuing education programs, and the potential for involvement in the women's health residency program. You will also have the opportunity to mentor students and residents, contributing to the development of future professionals.
• Community Impact: Our clinic offers resources such as a food bank, and many clinicians go beyond their role to assist patients with housing insecurity, transportation, and other barriers to care. This work allows you to make a tangible difference in the community by addressing unmet patient needs and disparities in healthcare access. You can also engage with the community through outreach initiatives and advocacy efforts.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Conduct evidence-based evaluations and provide comprehensive treatments for pelvic health and lymphedema conditions in both pediatric and adult populations.
2. Diagnostic Testing: Perform diagnostic tests as needed to assess patient conditions and inform treatment plans.
3. Mentorship & Education: Provide supervision and education to graduate Physical Therapy students and clinical fellows/residents, contributing to the development of innovative care programs.
4. Clinical Evaluation: Regularly assess diagnostic and therapeutic test results to modify treatment plans as needed, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Facilitate communication among interdisciplinary teams for continuity of care.
5. Community Involvement: Serve as a clinical resource and participate in outreach initiatives that focus on underserved populations. Engage with community programs such as our food bank and advocacy committees to promote health and wellness.
6. Professional Participation: Actively contribute to departmental meetings and training sessions, supporting the quality and consistency of clinical care within the department.
7. Quality Improvement: Maintain detailed patient records and participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Why UNC Health? At UNC Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous PTO, retirement options with employer matching, and wellness programs. Employees appreciate flexible work schedules and professional growth opportunities, including continuing education, board certification, and tuition reimbursement. You will also have opportunities for career advancement through committee involvement, mentorship roles, and professional development programs, with the potential for performance incentives and market/merit raises. Additionally, we offer unique community outreach opportunities that enable you to contribute to improving health equity and access to care.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Adaptable and flexible schedule
• Onsite at the Center for Rehabilitation Care, Chapel Hill, NC.

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: Physical Therapy Center Rehab Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 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.