Physical Therapist Assistant

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are
committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like
family! Jump-start your career as a Physical Therapist Assistant today with
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

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._
Come join our team as a PTA! We care for our community! Just last year, HCA
Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable
organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Role Summary: Uses procedures and techniques to change condition/function
consistent with the rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis, supervises and
coordinates therapeutic care, and communicates evaluation results to patients,
families and appropriate staff. Teaches and mentors other staff and
participates in the management of resources for patient care and
organizational improvements. May provide services off-site within the scope of
the job description as needed by the department.

# What qualifications you will need:

Required Education: Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
Required License:

• Current North Carolina license to practice Physical Therapy.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Preferred License: None Required Experience: None required – new graduate
eligible
Preferred Experience: Clinical affiliations covering a wide variety of
rehabilitation settings as part of the A.S. program
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.
> “The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family
> first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
> compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist Assistant
opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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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