Physical Therapy Assistant

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work

Education support

Retirement resources

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant. The ideal candidate would be available Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays, with licensure to practice in North Carolina and BLS within 90 days.

The role involves delivering therapeutic exercises, applying PT techniques, and collaborating with a care team to support patient independence and recovery. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• 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

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

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

This is a part-time position. Ideal candidate would be available Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education:Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant


• Preferred Education:None


• 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

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

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.