Physical Therapy Asst

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, caseloads that let you focus on patients, 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

• 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

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
• Associate Degree
• No travel required

Benefits

Rehabilitation Center 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 Facility

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast, providing interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient and outpatient surgical services.

• Designated Certified Primary Stroke Center
• CARF-accredited Physical Rehabilitation Center
• Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons
• Freestanding ER in Vero Beach providing emergency treatment for adults and children
• Area’s only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units

At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, patients come first – no matter what! Work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.