Physical Therapy Assistant, CEP-Orthopedic Rehab

Physical Therapy Assistant, CEP-Orthopedic Rehab

Join the team at Carolina East Health System as a Physical Therapy Assistant, CEP-Orthopedic Rehab.

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 towards co-workers.

Carolina East 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.

• 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 Carolina East's Standards of Excellence.

• Entry level
• Full-time

Carolina East Health System is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.