Physical Therapist I (Per Diem)

Description

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Summary :

This per diem position is in specialty area of pelvic health physical therapy. The role is located at an outpatient clinic in Durham that specializes in pelvic health and lymphedema therapies. Candidates must either have prior work in this specialty area or completed a 12-week clinical rotation as a student, plus completion of Pelvic Floor Level 1 education. The ideal candidate would have prior work experience in specialty area of pelvic floor physical therapy and providing trauma-informed care. Preferred candidate would have ability to cover potential staff leaves of absences and / or assist the team in growing the program. The clinic hosts the Women's Health residency program at UNC Health, which would enable the candidate potential opportunity to interact with the Program Coordinator and other mentors in the program.

Responsibilities :

1. 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.

2. Manages resources needed to perform PT treatment plan to accomplish goals set for the patient.

3. Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics.

4. Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.

5. 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.

6. 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 :

Professional Experience Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :

Job Details

Legal Employer : STATE

Entity : UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit : UNC Therapy Services

Work Type : Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week : 8.00

Flat Rate : $48.39 per hour

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : US : NC : Durham

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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.

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