Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with match

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) for a full-time day-shift role with 8 am to 5 pm hours. The position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work under the supervision of a physical therapist in a home care setting.

Responsibilities include administering PT treatments, supporting treatment plans, educating clients and caregivers, and supervising designated team members.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 1 year of licensed PTA experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT treatments under a therapist's supervision.
• Assist in development and execution of treatment plans.
• Educate clients and caregivers on exercises and care.
• Supervise and coordinate care with designated team members.

Skills

Licensed PTA

BLS certified

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

City/State

Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Home Care Services is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) in Norfolk, Virginia.

This is a Full Time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.

The shift is 8 am - 5 pm.

As a Licensed 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.

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American 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: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Norfolk, Physical Therapy, Home Care, Rehab Therapy, PTA, LPTA Monster, 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, 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.

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.