Physical Therapist - Acute

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k with Employer Match

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for Acute Care in Norfolk, VA. This role focuses on assessing, planning, and participating in rehabilitation to improve mobility and reduce pain, with education provided to patients and caregivers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s level or higher in Physical Therapy and VA licensure. The position includes competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits within a busy tertiary care setting.

Qualifications

• Requires VA licensure to practice physical therapy.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy is required.
• Active licensure or eligibility in Virginia is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and take responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Skills

Physical therapy

Rehabilitation planning

Client education

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Virginia License in Physical Therapy

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist for Acute Care*We offer Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits*Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.Certification/LicensureVA License in Physical TherapyBLSEducationBachelor's Level and Higher Physical TherapyWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $103,376.00 - $149,115.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.