Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and medical ins

Tuition assistance and student loan/tu

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Home Care Services in Virginia seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) for a full-time, day shift position. The role includes administering PT treatments under supervision, aiding in treatment plan development, and documenting patient progress.

Responsibilities also cover client education, supervision of care by team members, and ensuring all procedures align with established PT plans. BLS certification is required and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a licensed PTA.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Licensed PTA

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (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 AssistantCertification:Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQISentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment BenefitHealth, Dental, Vision and Medical insuranceGenerous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver LeaveRetirement with matchAdoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy ReimbursementCareer and personal development opportunitiesReward programs for health and wellnessFor more information about our employee benefits click 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: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Norfolk, Physical Therapy, Home Care, Rehab Therapy, PTA, LPTA Monster, Talroo-Allied HealthWe 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 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.