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 Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting in the performance of therapy treatments under the order, direction, and applicable level of supervision of licensed therapy staff members. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion toward patients and their families, as well as toward co-workers. The terms technician (tech) and aide may be interchangeable in reference to this position throughout organizational documentation, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements: Completion of Physical Therapy Aide course and/or Nurse Aide Level I preferred. Ability to read and write at a high school level. 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.

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