Physical Therapy Tech I

Job Title

Directly responsible to therapists, and assistants they are assigned to work with. Actively seeks to improve knowledge and skills of self and others. Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate. Assists with patient care by performing simple treatment procedures under the direction and direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. Transports patients, charts and equipment to and from treatment areas as instructed by the therapist. Other rehab support duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and interact pleasantly with patients and co-workers of varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient.
• High School degree, equivalent or higher.
• 3 or less years of service with the system is required (exempt for General Rehab SCI and Medical Group)
• General Rehab SCI and Medical Group no experience is required.

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center – a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.