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 2,600 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.

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 coworkers.

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 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.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00pm

** Sign on bonus of $10,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates

** Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines