Acute Care Physical Therapist
Job Summary
As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. You'll work closely with physicians and the care team to assess each patient's needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of South Carolina or eligible to obtain
What you will do
- Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
- Deliver evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
- Maintain progress, refine therapy plans, and ensure accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
- Inform patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
- Lead by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs 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
About the Employer
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is part of a larger network with a focus on providing high-quality care and advancing human life every day. With a commitment to excellence, compassion, and integrity, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and communities.
Trident Medical Center Overview
Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.
Key Highlights
- Award-winning Heart Center
- Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
- Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
- Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
- Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
- Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes
- Expanded Emergency Access: Four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care
Company Culture
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.
Application Information
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Acute Care Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.