Physical Therapist I (Per Diem) - Acute Care

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-" Summary: This is professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed under general supervision with all treatments being prescribed by a physician. Selects and performs appropriate Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the PT treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans. Manages resources needed to perform PT treatment plan to accomplish goals set for the patient. Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics. Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for PT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner's performance. Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs, technologies, clinical practices, regulations and reimbursement. Provides regular communication with physicians, supervisor, and others regarding PT programs and patients served. 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. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Flat Rate: $52.02/hr Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC REX Healthcare