Physical Therapist PRN- Acute Therapy Rehab

CarolinaEast; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist for Acute Therapy Rehab in New Bern, NC. The role involves evaluating patients and designing evidence-based therapy plans to restore function and mobility.

You will work as part of a healthcare team, providing compassionate care and contributing to a high-quality rehabilitation program at our multi-facility system.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy (CAPTE-accredited) or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care with empathy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and implement physical therapy treatment programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality rehabilitative services.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and uphold standards of excellence.
• Maintain documentation and participate in patient education.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Team collaboration

Growth & development

Education

BS/MS/Doctorate in Physical Therapy (CAPTE)

Job description

Physical Therapist PRN- Acute Therapy Rehab

New Bern, NC, United States and 1 more

Job Description

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist performs evaluations and implements physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with evidence-based practice to provide quality rehabilitative services that restore function and promote maximum functional mobility. The Physical Therapist plays an integral role in the healthcare team while contributing quality clinical service and acting as a resource for other clinical staff. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion toward patients and their families, as well as toward co-workers.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), or equivalent
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the state of North Carolina
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the staff member’s assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the patient’s age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6793
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 05:53 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC, 28560, US