Physical Therapist PRN- Acute Therapy Rehab

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System, a 350-bed regional medical center in North Carolina, seeks a Physical Therapist to conduct evaluations and implement treatment plans that restore function and maximize mobility. You will join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and evidence-based practice for patients across diverse settings.

Applicants must have a CAPTE-accredited PT degree, be licensed or eligible in North Carolina, and demonstrate age-appropriate clinical knowledge with exceptional

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited PT degree or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and implement PT treatment programs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to restore function and mobility.
• Provide compassionate care and uphold standards of excellence.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Education

DPT/BS/MS in Physical Therapy

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.