About this opportunity
UNC Health Care lists this Physical Therapist II opportunity in rocky mount, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
nBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
nUNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
nSummary:
nThe Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs with the goal being to restore function. The Physical Therapist attempts to prevent disability following disease/injury, while helping the patient reach his/her maximum performance while learning to live with the limits of his/her capabilities.
nResponsibilities:
nnnDiagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments
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nnEducation - 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.
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nnEvaluation 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.
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nnImplementation-- 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.
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nnOutreach/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.
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nnParticipation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.
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nnQuality-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.
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n nOther information:
nEducation Requirements:
n• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
n• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
nLicensure/Certification Requirements:
n• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
nProfessional Experience Requirements:
n• Successful completion of supervised clinical internship.
n• 4 years of experience.
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: Nash Hospitals
nEntity: Nash UNC Health Care
nOrganization Unit: NGH Therapy Services
nWork Type: Per Diem
nStandard Hours Per Week: 4.00
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Variable
nLocation of Job: NASH HC
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
nQualified 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.
Worksite address
rocky mount, NC, 27815, US
Who can apply
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