Physical Therapist

4 months ago

Wilmington, United States UNC Health Appalachian Full time
Position Summary

The Physical Therapist uses professional skills to evaluate, treat, and educate patients with dysfunctions of musculoskeletal, cardio-pulmonary, and neurological systems. Acts as an integral part of the Rehab team, providing departmental support for continual improvement and excellent patient outcomes while demonstrating the Mission, Vision, and Values of ARHS. The Physical Therapist uses critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communicates effectively verbally and in writing to provide exceptional customer service.

The physical therapist integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. The physical therapist (PT) provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the needs of each patient. The PT's decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The PT follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures; regulatory requirements and standards of behavior. The PT practices within the practice and scope of their license.

The PT demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action, and, approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The PT demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective completion of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members, in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education
  • Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree from University with an APTA accredited curriculum in Physical Therapy
Experience
  • Satisfactory completion of student affiliations before graduation
  • One-year experience preferred
Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
  • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the department
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
Physical Demands
  • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
  • Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
  • Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
  • Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
  • Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
  • Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns and reaches
  • Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
  • Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
  • Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
  • Infrequently per shift: may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
Working Conditions
  • Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
  • Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
  • Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
  • Handles emergency or crises
  • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)


About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply "making life better."

About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.

Want to know more? Contact Us

recruitment@apprhs.org

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