Physical Therapist II - Outpatient Orthopedic

About the role

Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced outpatient orthopedic physical therapist to help establish and grow a new UNC Therapy Services location in Mebane, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, evidence-based rehabilitative care to patients, encompassing evaluations, treatments, planning, and ongoing assessments across orthopedic, sports, recreational, and occupational injuries, as well as geriatrics and post-surgical recovery.
• Deliver personalized, one-on-one care through 45-minute evaluations and treatments.
• Employ current and advanced treatment techniques to offer high-quality, efficient rehabilitative services.
• Provide both habilitation and rehabilitation, and organize patient care, prioritizing patients’ needs and those of their families.
• Support clinical mentorship initiatives, including mentoring physical therapy residents, onboarding new employees, and precepting students.
• Serve as a resource for junior therapists and contribute to the ongoing professional development of your team.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and initiatives that address process improvements, quality care, and program development.
• Engage in community outreach, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education that align with your professional interests.
• Help establish and grow UNC Therapy Services in the Mebane community by supporting clinic development, patient access, referral relationships, community engagement, and operational workflows.
• Contribute to the growth of a new outpatient rehabilitation site serving a rapidly expanding region, while helping shape the patient, provider, and team experience from the early stages of clinic development.
• Perform in-depth diagnostic assessments and utilize advanced testing methods to develop personalized care plans that meet patient needs.
• Educate peers, mentors, and students on evidence-based testing and analysis.
• Serve as a consultative resource for colleagues and contribute to educational outreach efforts.
• Present your knowledge and expertise in orthopedic care at internal meetings or external conferences.
• Serve as a resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas.
• Work alongside educators, rehabilitation providers, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and coordinated care for your patients.
• Uphold the quality of clinical services through meticulous maintenance of valid and reliable records of patient procedures and progress.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives alongside departmental leaders, clinical specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Play a role in continuous quality improvement efforts and lead these efforts when they align with your clinical role and professional interests.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, including one (1) year in the specialty field.

Skills

• Advanced level clinical skills as evidenced by specialty certifications, additional training and/or expertise in a given clinical specialty.
• Effective communication and interprofessional skills.
• Physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight.
• High-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous retirement plans with employer matching, and a variety of wellness programs.
• Abundant PTO, flexible work schedules, and professional growth opportunities through continuing education, education outreach, board certification, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement through involvement in committees, mentorship roles, and professional development opportunities, with the potential for market/merit raises.
• Paths to grow within our healthcare system as a clinical and rehabilitation leader, including clinical supervisor, educator, manager, and director roles.
• Opportunity to broaden your professional experiences within the role via internal/external teaching, multidisciplinary programs, clinical leadership opportunities, and departmental initiatives.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range).
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite at UNC Therapy Services - Mebane, located at 202 Fieldale Road, Mebane, NC.