Physical Therapist I (Per Diem) - Acute Care

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS Certification.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.

Skills

• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Benefits

UNC Hospitals provides a range of benefits including:

• Competitive benefits and paid time off accrual.
• Health reimbursement arrangements.
• Employee discounts.
• Well-being programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Legal planning.
• Retail planning.

Pay

$52.02 per hour

Schedule

Day Shift