Physical Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
The Acute Care Therapy Team at the UNC-Hospitals in Hillsborough,
NC is accepting applications for an acute care PT position. This
position will offer therapy services within a variety of acute care
patient populations at our new Hillsborough Hospital. The PT will
work closely with a team of experienced therapists focused on post
surgical orthopedic and medicine patients. This therapist must have
excellent time management, communication and organizational skills,
and remain flexible in a fast -paced environment. Clinical
experience in acute care with orthopedic patients is preferred. The
selected candidate will work Tuesday-Saturday with occasional
holiday coverage. Floating to the medical center as needed to
adjust to patient volumes will be required.
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 InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Hillsborough
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy HBO HospWork Type: Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:HillsboroughExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Durham , Physical Therapist I, Healthcare , Hillsborough, North Carolina
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