Physical Therapist I

Description

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Summary:

UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist I to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Rehabilitation Care in Chapel Hill, NC. In this full-time position, you will provide high-quality care across the neurologic continuum, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis, among others. Our clinic emphasizes 45-minute, one-on-one sessions to ensure personalized, patient-centered care, allowing you to deliver optimal outcomes and build strong therapeutic relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including a broad spectrum of individuals from both typical and underserved communities. You will treat patients from various socioeconomic backgrounds, including those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged and non-English-speaking, particularly Spanish speakers. In addition to patient care, you will engage in mentorship, professional development, and clinical program development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on both individual patients and the broader community.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong time management, self-motivation, communication, and organizational skills. Clinical experience in an outpatient neuro setting, inpatient rehabilitation, or with complex diagnoses is preferred. The position includes participation in interdisciplinary clinics and offers a flexible schedule, though weekend coverage is required.

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Diverse Patient Population: Work with a broad range of patients, including those from underserved communities and individuals who speak languages other than English, enriching your professional experience and cultural competency.
• One-on-One Patient Care: Provide 45-minute, individualized treatments, ensuring personalized, high-quality care that allows for optimal patient outcomes and meaningful therapeutic relationships.
• Mentorship & Growth: Collaborate with experienced therapists and a neuro physical therapy resident, participate in mentorship opportunities, and engage in continuing education programs. You will also have the opportunity to mentor students and residents, contributing to the development of future professionals.
• Community Impact: Our clinic offers resources such as a clinic food bank, and many of our clinicians go beyond their role to assist patients with housing insecurity, transportation, and other barriers to accessing care. This work is deeply rewarding, allowing you to make a tangible difference in the community by meeting the unmet needs of patients and addressing disparities in access to healthcare. Additionally, UNC offers opportunities like the community outreach committee, where you can expand your impact through broader engagement and advocacy efforts. Your work will be both meaningful and uplifting, contributing to the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Conduct evidence-based evaluations and administer comprehensive treatments to address neurologic disorders and related impairments in a wide range of patient populations, with a focus on neurologic conditions and interdisciplinary clinics.
2. Diagnostic Testing: Perform both basic and advanced diagnostic tests to accurately assess patient conditions and inform treatment plans.
3. Mentorship & Education: Provide supervision and education to graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents, contributing to the development of innovative care programs.
4. Clinical Evaluation: Regularly analyze results from diagnostic and therapeutic tests to modify treatment plans as necessary and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Facilitate communication to ensure continuity of care.
5. Community Involvement: Serve as a clinical resource and participate in outreach initiatives that target underserved populations. Engage with the community through the clinic’s food bank, outreach committee, and participation in local sporting events to promote health and wellness.
6. Professional Participation: Actively contribute to departmental meetings and in-service training sessions to support the quality and consistency of clinical care within the department.
7. Quality Improvement: Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Why UNC Health?

At UNC Health, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous PTO, retirement options with employer matching, and a variety of wellness programs. Employees appreciate our flexible work schedules and professional growth opportunities through continuing education, board certification, and tuition reimbursement. You will also have the chance to advance your career through involvement in committees, mentorship roles, and professional development opportunities, with the potential for annual performance incentives and market/merit raises. UNC Health also offers unique opportunities to engage in community outreach, where you can contribute to improving health equity and access to care.

Work Schedule:
Full-time, Adaptable and flexible schedule including Saturday Weekend coverage, 40 hours per week.
Onsite at the Center for Rehabilitation Care, Chapel Hill, NC.

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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Center Rehab Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 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:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

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 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.