NC Department of Adult Correction

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Agency Adult Correction Division Operations Job Classification Title Physical Therapist (NS) Position Number 65014437 Grade MH18 About Us NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. We have a mission that matters! Description Of Work The position is a Physical Therapy position located at Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh, which houses approximately 1318 close-custody male offenders. Employees Serve As Staff Therapists, Duties Performed Include Administering a wide variety of physical therapy treatments and supervising and instructing assistants, technicians, and other health personnel in areas pertaining to physical therapy. Performed under general supervision, with all treatments being prescribed by a physician and assignments made by a supervisor. Exercise initiative and discretion in formulating a scheduled program of treatments to meet the needs of individual patients. Review and evaluate by physicians, higher-level therapists, and/or medical directors through personal observation of work, analysis of reports, periodic conferences, and as evidenced by patients' progress. Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $69,027 - $91,461 Management Preferences • Considerable knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities, and their proper application. • Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate staff members and other medical personnel in physical therapy methods and techniques. • Ability to teach physical therapy treatments to patients. • Ability to prepare and evaluate reports. • Ability to work effectively with patients, medical, nursing, and other staff members. • This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.** Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Minimum Education And Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of North Carolina. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter Monique Cowan Email recruiters@dac.nc.gov