Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings

Student Debt Pay Down

Educational Assistance

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist in the Sentara Therapy Orthopedics and Sports Center.

Responsibilities include assisting in treatment plan development, documenting progress, educating clients and caregivers, and supervising team members as needed. The role emphasizes outpatient rehab and collaborative care within a reputable health system.

Qualifications

• PTA education from a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program.
• Assoc. degree required for PTA practice as listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and carry out routine functions.
• Document progress of treatment within the scope of the plan.
• Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers; supervise and assume responsibility for care by identified team members.

Education

CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program

Associate’s Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Sentara Therapy Orthopedics and Sports Center in Norfolk, Virginia

As a Physical Therapy Assistant with Sentara, youwill administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the 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.

Qualifications:

• Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
• Associate’s Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant

Benefits:

Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Paid Time Off , Tuition Reimbursement , Retirement Savings plans , career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more.

Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family’s needs.

Ask about our Student Debt Program!

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

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, 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 ifestablished 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.