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Acute Care Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare

Salem, VAJob$32.95–49.42/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.95–49.42/hr
Location
Salem, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Virginia License To Practice OTMaster's degree

Job overview

HCA Healthcare is hiring an Acute Care Physical Therapist. The Acute Care Physical Therapist at LewisGale Medical Center helps patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. This role involves assessing patient needs, creating personalized therapy plans, and collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. The therapist will also monitor progress, refine plans, and educate patients and families on exercise programs.

Key focus areas include Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans, Deliver evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life, and Monitor progress, refine therapy plans, and ensure accurate, timely documentation of outcomes.

Successful candidates bring Graduate In Physical Therapy and Virginia PT License. Preferred (not required): Evaluating Patient Abilities, Developing Personalized Treatment Plans, Delivering Evidence-Based Interventions, and Monitoring Progress.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluating Patient AbilitiesDeveloping Personalized Treatment PlansDelivering Evidence-Based InterventionsMonitoring ProgressRefining Therapy PlansAccurate DocumentationTimely DocumentationEducating Patients and FamiliesCollaborating Across DisciplinesMentoring Therapy Assistants or Students

Qualifications

Graduate From an Accredited School of Physical TherapyMaster's in Physical TherapyDoctorate in Physical TherapyValid Virginia License to Practice OTPrevious Acute Care ExperiencePrevious Outpatient ExperiencePrevious Rehab Hospital ExperienceAdvanced Training in Specialty Area

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) AcuteCare Physical Therapist? At LewisGale Medical Center, 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.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

  • Colleague recognition program

  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated AcuteCare Physical Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include:

  • Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team

  • Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life

  • Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes

  • Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence

  • Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery

  • Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE

Preferred - Previous experience in an acute care, outpatient, or rehab hospital.

EDUCATION

Required - Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Masters or Doctorate) or Possession of a valid Virginia license to practice OT or in the process of obtaining licensure within 90 days though a traineeship and board exam. If licensure is not obtained within 90 days, the circumstances will be reviewed.

Preferred - Advanced training in a specialty area related to specific patient populations.

LewisGale Medical Center (https://lewisgale.com/locations/lewisgale-medical-center/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

"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 AcuteCare 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.

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