Physical Therapy

Company: CarolinaEast Health System
Location: New Bern
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

About CarolinaEast Medical Center CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,500 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees. The Rehabilitation Hospital is a 20 bed comprehensive medical rehabilitation unit. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, quality, interdisciplinary rehabilitative care, including 24 hour comprehensive nursing. Rehab Nursing provides patient and family education, comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care, and reinforces skills learned in therapy to help patients return to their maximum level of independence. Job Summary: The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for the organization and implementation of medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatment programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. He/she also helps the patient reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion towards patients and their families as well as co-workers. Minimum Requirements: BS, MS, or DPT in Physical Therapy from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Licensed by the State of North Carolina. Minimum six months experience in Physical Therapy or clinical internship in Physical Therapy. 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 his/her 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 his/her age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures. ** Sign on bonus of $10,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates ** Relocation up to $5,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelinesSalary Min: $32.17Salary Max: $49.86

Keywords: CarolinaEast Health System, Jacksonville , Physical Therapy, Healthcare , New Bern, North Carolina