Physical Therapist Assistant

Sentara Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Sentara Health in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an outpatient rehab center. This full-time day shift role offers great benefits and a competitive compensation package.

You will work under the supervision of a physical therapist to administer treatments, help develop treatment plans, document patient progress, educate clients and families, and supervise team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree PTA required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• Ability to document progress and communicate with care team.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under supervision of a PT.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Skills

Compassionate care

Documentation

Supervisory skills

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Location & Work Shift

City/State: Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Job Summary

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.

Role Responsibilities

• 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 and Certification

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

Benefits

Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.

• Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment
• 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

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.

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.

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.

Additional Benefits

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.

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.

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

Remote Work Locations

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.

Company Legacy

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!