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Carolina East
New Bern, North Carolina

Physical Therapist PRN- Acute Therapy Rehab

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Job Description

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 toward 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 also serve as an integral member of the healthcare team while providing compassionate care to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS, MS, or Doctorate 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
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationHealthcare team collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist PRN- Acute Therapy 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 21,634 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, 30% have no call, 78% 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 33 employers

20
<$105k
17
$105k-125k
0
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#2

Full Time Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Monterey, California

Starting at $75/hour
#3

Physical Therapist-Early Intervention

$68-$73/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible Schedule

$70+/visit
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Bern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Typical market rent
$1,590/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carolina East

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance