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　　Summary:

　　The Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC is accepting applications for an Acute Care PT Per Diem position . This position will offer therapy services within a variety of acute care patient populations. The Physical Therapist will work closely with a team of experienced OTs, OTAs, PTs, and PTAs in a large volume, fast-paced acute care environment. Candidates must have excellent time management, communication and organizational skills. Clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. The selected candidate will work a minimum of 1 weekend day per month.

　　This is professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed under general supervision with all treatments being prescribed by a physician.

　　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.

　　Other Information

　　Other information:

　　Education Requirements:

　　● Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

　　Licensure/Certification Requirements:

　　● - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.

　　● - BLS

　　Professional Experience Requirements:

　　● No prior experience required.

　　Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

　　Job Details

　　Legal Employer: STATE

　　Entity: UNC Medical Center

　　Organization Unit: Physical Therapy

　　Work Type: Per Diem

　　Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

　　Flat Rate: $46.08 per hour

　　Work Assignment Type: Onsite

　　Work Schedule: Day Job

　　Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

　　Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

　　This 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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

　　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.