Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement with match

Educational assistance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an outpatient rehab center on days, full-time. You will administer physical therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed physical therapist and support plan development and patient education.

You will also document progress, supervise designated team members, and help ensure quality care for clients across age groups in a collaborative setting. This position offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Eligibility to practice as PTA in the state of Virginia.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical supervision

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Cheaspeake, VirginiaThis 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) RQISentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment BenefitHealth, Dental, Vision and Medical insuranceGenerous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver LeaveRetirement with matchAdoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy ReimbursementCareer and personal development opportunitiesReward programs for health and wellnessFor more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)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 HealthWe 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. 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.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.