Physical Therapist Assistant

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement with match

Student debt pay down

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Solutions Stafford in Stafford, Virginia, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time day shift. The PTA will administer treatments under a supervising therapist, help with treatment plans, document progress, and educate clients and caregivers.

The role may involve supervising other care team members to ensure quality patient care. Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, 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.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Supervision

Education

Associate 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

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 – $10,000
• 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.