Physical Therapist Assistant

sentara; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 92,098,000 - 135,906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement with match/401(k)

Job summary

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a full-time day shift with competitive benefits.

You will administer treatments under supervision, assist with treatment plans, document progress, and provide education to clients and caregivers while supervising team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• RQI/AHA certifications may be listed as required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under a physical therapist's supervision.
• Assist in developing and carrying out treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
• supervise and take responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Skills

Active listening

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Associate Degree (PTA)

Job description

City/State

Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Cheaspeake, Virginia

This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity with great benefits.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under supervision of a physical therapist.
• May assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, and document the progress of treatment within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
• Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Education

Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.

• Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment Benefit
• Health, Dental, Vision and Medical insurance
• Generous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Retirement with match
• Adoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement
• Career and personal development opportunities
• Reward programs for health and wellness

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)

Company Overview

Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees (including 1,375 physicians and advanced practice providers), 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves over 900,000 members.

We are recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and are strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members.

Keywords

Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA , Talroo-Allied Health

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.18 - $47.43 hourly. 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.

Benefits Overview

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Health & Environment

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Availability

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.