Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehab

Help Patients Reclaim Their Independence Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team. In this role, you will work alongside Physical Therapists and a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to provide exceptional care to patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, trauma, surgery, and other complex medical conditions. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients achieve functional goals and return to the activities that matter most.Position Responsibilities Provide physical therapy treatments and interventions under the direction of a licensed Physical TherapistAssist patients with mobility, gait training, balance activities, strengthening exercises, and functional tasksMonitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising therapistDocument patient treatments and progress accurately and timelyCollaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the rehabilitation teamEducate patients and families regarding therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation goalsSupport a patient-centered approach focused on safety, dignity, and clinical excellenceWhy Join Doctors Hospital of Augusta? Work within a collaborative inpatient rehabilitation settingBe part of a patient-focused team committed to exceptional outcomesOpportunities for professional growth and continuing educationCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageSupportive leadership and team cultureMeaningful work helping patients regain function and independence If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day while growing your rehabilitation career, we'd love to hear from you.What qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date(LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist AssistantAssociate Degree Benefits Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings 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 counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional 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 discountsLearn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women's imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women's health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women's Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital's laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET. 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. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Therapy 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job