Physical Therapist II - THRIVE Program

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THRIVE is a multidisciplinary clinic consisting of a team deeply committed to meeting the needs of veterans and first responders. This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with internal and sports medicine, athletic training, audiology, speechtherapy, neuropsychology, psychiatry, psychology, arttherapy, and nutrition.

Summary :

This position will serve as the Physical Therapist II for the Transforming Health & Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program. The THRIVE Program will be a community-based clinical outreach program designed to provide care to Veteransand First Responderswho are experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress (PTS) resulting from a career serving our nation.

THRIVE is a three-phase program designed to support Veterans through evaluation, treatment, and long-term follow-up. The program includes :

• A 3-day assessment to evaluate physical, cognitive, and other health conditions.
• A 3-week intensive outpatient treatment program.
• Ongoing follow-ups for up to 12 months post-completion.

THRIVE serves approximately 150 Veterans annually , with referral networks and follow-up services supporting up to 400 Veterans and family members each year.

This role involves evaluating patient disabilities , planning and administering physicaltherapytreatments , and participating in clinical program development . Responsibilities may include supervising support staff, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families. Work is performed under general supervision, with all treatments prescribed by a physician. THRIVE also utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic testing forvestibulardysfunctions, with onsite training available.

An ideal candidate brings experience providing trauma-informed care, has an interest in evaluating and treating mild traumatic brain injuries with emphasis onvestibularrehabilitation and spine rehabilitation.

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Job Details

Legal Employer : NCHEALTH

Entity : UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit : Thrive Program

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range : $38.55 - $55.43 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 position is employed by UNC Physicians Network Group Practices, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.

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.