Physical Therapist

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Physical Therapist opening with Highlands-
Cashiers Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the
HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a(an) Physical Therapist for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by
managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of
patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The
Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in
developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal
achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical
Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to
support patients throughout the continuum of care.
What you will do in this role:

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• You will instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy

• Required License: Current North Carolina license to practice Physical Therapy. BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Required Experience: None required – new graduate eligible
• _Preferred Experience:_ Clinical affiliations having a wide variety of acute care procedures, especially orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary and care of burns/open wounds are helpful.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and
the surrounding counties. Located between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers,
the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation,
as well as long-term care through Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services
are also available, including therapy services and primary care. Highlands-
Cashiers Hospital has more than 24 beds for acute care services and 80+ beds
in the Eckerd Living Center. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a member of
Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We
are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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