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Physical Therapist AssistantSign on bonus of $10,000.00 for qualified, full time candidatesRelocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelinesJob Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for carrying out a treatment program as outlined by a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant's role is to collaborate with the Physical Therapist in implementing a program that promotes maximum functional mobility and provides quality rehabilitative services. The Physical Therapist Assistant plays an integral role in the healthcare team while contributing skilled services 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 co-workers.About CarolinaEast Health SystemCarolinaEast 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. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.Minimum Requirements:Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant 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 CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
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new bern, NC, 28560, US
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