Physical Therapist Assist (FR)

  • Vidant Health
  • Edenton, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and team members at the facility have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Position Summary

Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist through

  • performing treatment
  • communicating with the supervising PT and other health care professionals
  • appropriate documentation

Participates in departmental/team quality improvement activities

Delegates appropriate tasks to PT technicians and supervises

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

Assists with or performs special projects.

Minimum Requirements

Associate Degree or higher

High School plus 2 years or more of formal training or education

Specify: Physical Therapist Assistant

Registration or Certification:

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Other Information

PRN coverage as needed at both ECU Bertie and Chowan campuses, acute and outpatient locations, weekend rotation; average once a month.

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.

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Job ID: 475689174
Originally Posted on: 5/3/2025

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