Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

Provides patient care through
-Evaluation/re-evaluation
-Treatment
-Communication
-Appropriate documentation

Participates in departmental/team/organizational quality improvement activities

Delegates appropriate tasks to assistants, technicians, and supervises

Responsible for education of self, peers, patients, students, community members and assists with new employee orientation

Assists with or performs special projects and/or research

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Position Requirements Graduation from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy is required.

Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Physical Therapy and a willingness to participate in continuing education, to remain current in new theories of treatment.

Ability to work with other health care professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts is required.

Current Valid License for Physical Therapy by The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

At least one year of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation type setting is required to be employed in a Flat Rate Physical Therapy position.

Non Flat Rate Position:
More than 2 years but less than 3 years experience is required

Registration or Certification
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Other Information

Position is PRN/as needed

No benefits

General Statement

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tina Roach, BS, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (252) 531-3902