Physical Therapist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist? At TriStar Joint Replacement Institute, 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

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties 

SUPERVISOR: Physician 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 

 Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. 

 Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. 

 Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. 

 Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. 

 Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. 

 Administers treatments involving application of physical agents. 

 Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. 

 Administers massage. 

 Administers traction to relieve pain. 

 Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer. 

 Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. 

 Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthoptist. 

 Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. 

 Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students. 

 Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups. 

 Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participates in conducting research. 

EDUCATION: 

 Must be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy. 

EXPERIENCE: 

 Three or more years of experience desired. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 

 Must possess a current physical therapy license.

Benefits

TriStar Joint Replacement Institute, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"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 Physical Therapist 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.