Physical Therapist Assistant

103 Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince Wil; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Center Burke in Burke, VA is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time day shift in an outpatient setting. The selected candidate will support existing NOVA locations and transition to the new Burke clinic opening in July 2026.

Responsibilities include administering PT treatments under a PT, aiding treatment plans, documenting progress, educating clients and caregivers, and supervising team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

City/State Burke, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Therapy Center Burke is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Burke, Virginia This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity in a outpatient therapy setting. This position is in anticipation of a new clinic opening scheduled for July 2026. Prior to the clinic’s opening, the selected candidate will support existing locations across Northern Virginia—including Century, Reid, Dumfries, and Stafford—by providing coverage as needed and assisting with operational and clinical needs. As patient volumes grow at the new site, the individual will gradually transition into a full-time role at that location.

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

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

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.

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.

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!