Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapist Acute you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
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:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
- Bachelors Degree
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
Heart Hospital of Austin, 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.
Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. Davids HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Meratives (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texass No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.
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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist Acute opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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.
