INTRODUCTION

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant? At Trident Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family, and other members of the healthcare team the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assisting in the treatment plan to achieve the goals of the patient as outlined by the Physical Therapist. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU MAY NEED:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistance is required
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
• Prior acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is preferred
  Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.
  We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health’s more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.
  “Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
  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

• You will observe patients before, during and after therapy while noting their status and reporting the results to the Physical Therapist
• You will assist the patient in performing different exercises as outlined in the treatment plan provided by the Physical Therapist
• You will help the patient learn how to use adaptive equipment
• You will provide education to the patient/family and effectively document the therapy process