Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Physical Therapy Assistant with Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you can be part of an organization devoted to giving back.

About the role

As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, manageable caseloads, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
• Apply physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
• Monitor patient progress and document responses to ensure safe, effective care
• Teach patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
• Work closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
• Associate 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 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional 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 discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the organization

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital providing 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 accepts most insurance plans.

Key services include:

• 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care
• A nationally recognized Burn Center, one of the largest in the country, offering advanced wound care
• Advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks
• Maternity and women’s health support with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center
• Surgical services, including specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries
• Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room open 24/7 with advanced imaging and lab services

Doctors Hospital of Augusta holds several important accreditations:

• Accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services
• Accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery
• Inpatient rehabilitation facility accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area
• Laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists
• Center for Stroke Care accredited by The Joint Commission
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory 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.