PRN Physical Therapy Tech- Acute Rehab

Therapy Technician

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.

CarolinaEast 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:

• 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.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.