Physical Therapist Assistant

Sentara Health; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement with match

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Solutions Stafford in Stafford, VA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time day shift. You will administer PT treatments under a therapist's supervision, assist in treatment planning, and document progress within established plans. Education and caregiver education are integral parts of the role.

Eligible candidates will have an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and a current BLS certification. Comprehensive benefits are offered with this position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Full-time day shift availability for Stafford, VA.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and document progress within established plans.
• Provide 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

Job description

City/State

Stafford, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Therapy Solutions Stafford is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Stafford, 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

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 Health

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 – $10,000Pet 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

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.