Physical Therapist I - Outpatient Orthopedic

Description

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Summary

UNC Therapy Services, the outpatient orthopedic therapy division of the Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center, is now accepting applications for a Physical Therapist I at our new UNC Therapy Services clinic in Mebane, North Carolina.

This is an exciting opportunity for a physical therapist to provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic care while helping support a new UNC Therapy Services location in one of the fastest-growing communities positioned between the western Triangle and the Triad. The Mebane clinic is located at 202 Fieldale Road, in an established medical office setting above Graham Dermatology and near UNC Family Medicine, with convenient access to other healthcare providers, shopping, restaurants, grocery options, and major travel corridors.

The role is designed for a clinician who is looking to provide evidence-based, one-on-one patient care while continuing to grow professionally within a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation environment. This position offers the opportunity to support clinical excellence, strengthen access to UNC Health rehabilitation services in a rapidly growing region, and contribute to the patient and team experience in a developing clinic.

We take pride in our commitment to one-on-one care with 45-minute evaluations and treatments, ensuring a patient-centered and personalized approach. This care model allows therapists to deliver focused, high-quality care, build strong therapeutic relationships, and support optimal outcomes, which is something many candidates value when choosing to join our team.

In addition to patient care, you will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing continuing education, mentoring, community and professional outreach, process improvement, and program development initiatives. These opportunities allow you to broaden your impact and professional growth by contributing to new clinical programs, quality improvement projects, and educational outreach within and outside of our team.

This role is ideal for clinicians looking to provide exceptional patient care while also supporting a strong outpatient orthopedic presence in the Mebane community. The position offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, student teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing education, and participation in initiatives that enhance rehabilitative care across UNC Health.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive, evidence-based rehabilitative care to patients, encompassing patient assessment, evaluation, treatment, planning, and associated administrative tasks. Deliver personalized, one-on-one care through 45-minute evaluations and treatments. Organize patient care while prioritizing the needs of patients and their families.
• Clinical Growth & Collaboration: Participate in clinical mentorship and professional development opportunities within UNC Therapy Services. Collaborate with physical therapists, rehabilitation providers, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Clinic Support & Program Participation: Support the growth of UNC Therapy Services in the Mebane community through excellent patient care, teamwork, patient access support, and participation in clinic-based initiatives. Contribute to a developing outpatient rehabilitation site by engaging in community outreach, process improvement, and program development opportunities as appropriate for the role.
• Diagnostic Testing & Evaluations: Conduct basic and complex diagnostic tests and evaluations, focusing on the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments. Utilize appropriate testing methods to assess patient needs, identify impairments, and support individualized treatment planning.
• Evaluation of Care: Analyze results from diagnostic and therapeutic testing to establish and modify patient goals and treatment programs. Identify expected patient outcomes and communicate key information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation: Employ current and advanced treatment techniques to offer high-quality, efficient rehabilitative services. Provide both habilitation and rehabilitation, and organize patient care while prioritizing the needs of patients and their families.
• Educational Engagement: Provide education and supervision to graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents as appropriate. Develop or contribute to innovative patient care programs and act as a consultative resource for clinicians in your specialty area. Serve as a resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas.
• Outreach & Community Involvement: Participate in community outreach, patient education, health screening events, and professional engagement opportunities. Collaborate with peers, clinical specialists, and departmental leaders to meet emerging needs and support the development of new clinical programs.
• Participation: Actively contribute to the quality of clinical services by participating in departmental meetings, in-service training, and team-based initiatives. Your involvement is important to maintaining high standards of care and service delivery.
• Quality Improvement: 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.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

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 retirement plans with employer matching, and a variety of wellness programs. Employees appreciate our abundant PTO, flexible work schedules, and professional growth opportunities through continuing education, education outreach, board certification, and tuition reimbursement.

This position offers strong opportunities for clinical growth within outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, geriatric care, post-surgical rehabilitation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular rehabilitation. You will have access to mentorship, continuing education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to participate in departmental initiatives that support your development as a clinician.

You will also have the chance to advance your career through involvement in committees, mentorship roles, and professional development opportunities, with the potential for market/merit raises. There are numerous paths to grow within our healthcare system as a clinical and rehabilitation leader, including advancement to Physical Therapist II, clinical specialist roles, clinical supervisor, educator, manager, and director roles. Additionally, growth and broadening of your professional experiences within the role is possible via internal/external teaching, multidisciplinary programs, clinical leadership opportunities, and departmental initiatives.

This position also offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a new UNC Therapy Services clinic in Mebane, North Carolina. As the clinic develops, the selected therapist will have the opportunity to help strengthen outpatient orthopedic access, build relationships within the local healthcare community, and support the continued expansion of UNC Health rehabilitation services in this growing region.

Work Schedule

• Full-time day shift - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite at UNC Therapy Services - Mebane, located at 202 Fieldale Road, Mebane, NC.

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 within 3 months of hire date.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNC Therapy Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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