Physical Therapist I - Chatham Rehab
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Siler City
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Description Become 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.*This position
qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive with a two (2) year
work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program here:
In 2023, Chatham County skyrocketed into the list of the top ten
fastest- growing counties in North Carolina, with a projected
population growth of 30%by 2042. The county will soon be home to at
least two of the largest manufacturing operations in North
Carolina: Wolfspeed in Western Chatham and VinFast in southeastern
Chatham. Chatham County will also be affected by the Toyota Battery
manufacturing facility in neighboring Randolph County,
approximately 15 miles northwest of Siler City. These economic
developments, along with the Chatham Park development in Pittsboro,
are projected to attract an added 27,000 residents to the county by
2042. Summary:This physical therapist will provide both acute care
services and hospital-based outpatient services; a great
opportunity to maintain skills and knowledge across both settings.
Full-time 40 hours per week. Mixture of orthopedic, neurological,
and general diagnoses. 1:1 sessions with all patients. NEW GRADS
WELCOME. This is professional level work involving the evidence-
based evaluation of patient impairments, planning, and
administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete
documentation instruct patients, families, and students. Clinician
is expected to have involvement in the areas of continuing
education, departmental and community activities, outreach
education and role of preceptor to students, as appropriate.
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:
* 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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Chatham Hospital
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of
Job: US:NC:Siler CityExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesSalary Range:
$32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by
experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: Onsite
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 their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.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 if you need
a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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