Physical Therapist - CPHC

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Physical Therapist (NS) Position Number 65014437 Grade MH18 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences 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. Salary Range: $71,698 - $118,304 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: 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. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date **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. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits. Supplemental Contact Information NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website. CDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our  website .  Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date . Applicants  may  be subject to a criminal background check. If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to