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Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant? At HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

  • 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. Join us!
  • 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:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistance

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview

Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout 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

In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

  • Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
  • Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
  • James Island Emergency (Charleston)
  • Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
  • Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.

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