Physical Therapist I (Pediatric) - UNC PT Center Rehab Care
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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.Summary:UNC
Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is seeking a compassionate and
dedicated Pediatric 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 pediatric continuum for patients birth
to 21 years of age, including developmental, orthopedic, and
neurological rehabilitation. Diagnoses seen include gross motor
delay, autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, gait disturbance,
orthopedic conditions, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury,
torticollis, hematology/oncology and weakness. 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 and
colleagues that are truly invested and passionate about the care
they deliver. At the Center for Rehabilitation, you will work in
collaboration with our dynamic and experienced pediatric focused
therapy team that includes physical therapists, occupational
therapists and speech-language pathologists, as well as pediatric
physiatrists, social workers, financial navigators, and pediatric
nurse coordinators. We are also engaged in weekly to monthly
interdisciplinary clinics with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,
Neurology, Neonatology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Urology to
provide specialized holistic care for the following diagnoses,
Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Limb Deficiency, Special Infant Care
Clinic (SICC), Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), and Rett Syndrome.
Our team is at the heart of this growth and development to ensure
that we are providing the best high-quality care to our patients
and their families. In addition to patient care, you will engage in
mentorship, professional development, student placements, and
clinical program development, allowing you to make a meaningful
impact on individual patients, future therapists, and the broader
community. -The ideal candidate would possess the following
skills:
Strong communication and time
management abilities.Experience working with diverse pediatric
patient populationsKey Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Diverse and Growing Patient
PopulationOne-on-One Patient CareMentorship & GrowthCommunity
ImpactWhy 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, specialty or board
certification support, 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 and quality
initiatives, where you can contribute to improving health equity
and access to care.Work Schedule:The selected candidate will work
40 hours per week, flexible days and hours.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 impairments2. 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.--- -
BLSProfessional Experience Requirements:--- No prior experience
required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job
DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization
Unit: Physical Therapy Center Rehab Care Work Type: Full
TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: -$32.23 - $46.33
per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and
internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day
JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt:
YesThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
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.
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