Physical Therapy Asst- CEP Orthopedic Rehab

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Asst provides physical therapy services at CEP Orthopedic Rehab. The posting describes evaluating patients and implementing physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with evidence-based practice to restore function and promote maximum functional mobility. The role contributes clinical service as part of the healthcare team and serves as a resource for other clinical staff. Duties are carried out with empathy and compassion toward patients, their families, and co-workers.

CarolinaEast Health System provides inpatient and outpatient care across the Coastal Carolina region. Its system includes a 350-bed medical center, more than 3,200 team members, and physician practices across four counties. The organization describes its work culture as focused on excellence and community-centered care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span and ability to assess patient-status data, interpret age-specific requirements, and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver customer service consistent with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Provide rehabilitative services that restore function and promote maximum functional mobility.
• Contribute quality clinical service as an integral member of the healthcare team.
• Act as a resource for other clinical staff.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and age-specific needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Deliver customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
• Carry out duties with empathy and compassion toward patients, their families, and co-workers.

Benefits

• A robust benefits package is offered to full-time employees, with benefits also available to part-time-plus and part-time staff.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified full-time candidates.
• Relocation assistance of up to $7,000 for full-time candidates, according to HR guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time