Description

Become 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.

This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive with an 18 month work commitment. 

UNC Health Johnston is seeking an enthusiastic Physical Therapist I to join our dedicated team. You’ll provide evidence-based evaluations, design personalized treatment plans, and deliver exceptional care for a diverse caseload, including orthopedic, neurological, and total joint replacement patients.

Located in the heart of Johnston County, Smithfield, North Carolina offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas. Known for its friendly community, historic downtown, and affordable cost of living, Smithfield provides an inviting place to live and work. Residents enjoy local shops, dining, and outdoor recreation, including nearby parks and greenways, while being approximately 30-45 minutes from Raleigh, Durham and the Research Triangle. Smithfield is also home to popular destinations making it easy to balance work, leisure, and everyday conveniences in one welcoming community!

Join a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team where you’ll work with a primarily adult patient population, with occasional adolescent referrals. In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans for scheduled outpatient visits in a supportive, team-based environment.

Our clinic is staffed by a close-knit team of four physical therapy professionals (PTs and PTAs), working alongside experienced Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy colleagues. Physical therapy hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, offering a consistent weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends. We’re also committed to your professional growth and offer continuing education reimbursement to support ongoing learning and development.

Summary:
This is professional level work involving the evidence- based 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. Clinician is expected to have involvement in the areas of continuing education, departmental and community activities, outreach education and role of preceptor to students.

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 impairments
2. 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 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: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Physical Therapy

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:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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.