Physical Therapist I - Cardiac Rehabilitation

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. Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team part time. The ideal candidate will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. The therapist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to improve functional capacity, endurance, mobility, and quality of life. The hours would be Monday , Wednesday, and Thursdays with flexible daytime hours (depends on volume) but appropriately 6 hours per day. We are looking for a clinician with a special interest in Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation, including the ability to work with patients on cardiac telemetry and supplemental oxygen. ACLS certification is required within six months of hire. Responsibilities: 1. Completes physical therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines. 2. Administers tests and measures to assist in establishing a plan of care and interventions and manages resources to accomplish patient goals; Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. 3. Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines. 4. Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts. Provides regular feedback, coaching and mentoring. Evaluates the learner's performance. 5. Assists in the planning and coordinating of clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in-services. Other Information 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 within 3 months of hire date. Professional Experience Requirements: ● No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Chatham Hospital Organization Unit: Cardiac Rehabilitation Work Type: Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 0.20 Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Siler City Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. 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 clickmatrix.dev if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.