Physical Therapist I

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing. Summary: The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs with the goal being to restore function. The Physical Therapist attempts to prevent disability following disease/injury, while helping the patient reach his/her maximum performance while learning to live with the limits of his/her capabilities. Responsibilities Diagnostic Testing: Administers basic and complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments. Education: Teach and supervise graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents. Develop or contribute to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serve as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area. Evaluation of Care: Analyze results of diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and/or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identify expected patient outcomes. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care. Implementation: Select and apply current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provide habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with mobility related impairments. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Outreach/Community Involvement: Serve as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Present at local university/hospital or state level, participate in community health screening and events. Participate in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director. Participation: Contribute to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services. Quality: Contribute to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid and reliable records of patient procedures and progress. Participate in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director. Education Requirements Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Licensure and Certification Requirements Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements Successful completion of supervised clinical internship. New graduate or up to 3 years of experience. Job Details Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals Entity: Nash UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Inpatient Therapy NGH Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 12.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: NASH HC Exempt From Overtime: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC REX Healthcare