Physical Therapist I
About The Position
The Physical Therapist I provides evidence-based physical therapy evaluations, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and educational instruction for pediatric patients with diagnoses, disabilities, and impairments affecting movement, development, functional mobility, and participation in daily activities. The role works with infants, children, and adolescents during their hospital stay and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals to establish individualized goals and support coordinated, family-centered care. The therapist develops individualized plans of care, adjusts treatment strategies based on patient needs and outcomes, and provides patient and caregiver education. Additional duties include discharge planning, equipment and service recommendations, mentoring and teaching students or staff, participating in clinical education and quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to departmental and community outreach activities that advance pediatric rehabilitation services. The position is onsite in Chapel Hill and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with occasional weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
- BLS certification within three 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.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric acute care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete physical therapy documentation, billing, and statistics according to team guidelines; manage the daily caseload efficiently 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 subject matter expert; 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 contributing to departmental meetings and in-services.
- Perform evidence-based evaluations and treatment interventions and develop individualized plans of care for pediatric patients.
- Educate patients and caregivers and collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals to coordinate family-centered care.
- Contribute to discharge planning and make equipment and service recommendations.
- Participate in clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental and community outreach activities.
Benefits
- UNC Health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
