Physical Therapy Asst- CEP Orthopedic Rehab
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $33.76 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$36.50, across 59 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $32.47 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapist assistants in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
North Carolina issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a North Carolina license, $145 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
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.
Sign on bonus of $5,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates
Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines
From CarolinaEast Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
The Stepping Stones GroupHealthcare staffing agency
Places school-based therapists, psychologists, nurses and behavior specialists in K-12 and community roles.
Places: Therapy & rehab, Mental health, Nurses

AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in North Carolina, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System hires nurses, imaging techs and nursing assistants in New Bern, North Carolina.
Hires in North CarolinaPay on its listings: shown on each listing that states it
More physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
A licensed therapist?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
CarolinaEast Health System openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from CarolinaEast Health System's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.