Physical Therapy Assistant

Hourly Wage Estimate $27.98 - $41.97 / hour Job Summary and Qualifications As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Your Responsibilities Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence Qualifications Certificate of graduation from accredited PTA program. BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Current PTA license required. No experience required. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate with patients using auditory Input and Output. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree No Travel Required Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr