Physical Therapist I

UNC Health • Smithfield, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist I provides evidence-based evaluations, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers with diagnoses, disabilities, and impairments affecting multiple body regions, structures, systems, functional mobility, and activity participation. The clinician also supports student shadowing and clinical instruction, and participates in departmental and community continuing education and outreach.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• Obtain BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Effective communication and interprofessional skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive movements, including sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight.
• Ability to engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical therapy documentation, billing, and statistics according to team guidelines; manage the daily caseload efficiently and effectively and meet productivity standards.
• Administer tests and measures to help establish plans of care and interventions, manage resources to accomplish patient goals, and communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Mentor assistive personnel and delegate responsibilities according to licensing board guidelines.
• Provide clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of a clinical specialist or other subject matter experts; provide feedback, coaching, and mentoring, and evaluate learner performance.
• Assist with planning and coordinating clinical programs in collaboration with a clinical specialist or manager.
• Participate in continuous improvement of clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level