Physical Therapist- Outpatient Rehab
Compensation
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Job Description
Sign on Bonus of $15,000.00 for Qualified, Full Time Candidates
Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines
Job Summary: The Physical Therapist performs evaluations and implements physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with evidence-based practice to provide quality rehabilitative services that restore function and promote maximum functional mobility.
The Physical Therapist plays an integral role in the healthcare team while contributing quality clinical service 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 towards co-workers.
About CarolinaEast Health System
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
- BS, MS, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist performs evaluations and implements evidence-based treatment programs to restore patient function and mobility. They act as a resource for clinical staff while providing compassionate care to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide age-appropriate care and uphold the organization's standards of excellence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- Outpatient Rehab at Carolina East a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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