Physical Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings plans

Career advancement opportunities

Work perks

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Center Great Bridge in Chesapeake, VA is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for day shift. You will administer PT treatments under a supervising physical therapist, assist in treatment planning, and document progress within the plan of care.

You will provide education to patients and families and may supervise other care team members. Requires an Associate Degree in PTA and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required for PTA practice.
• BLS certification (AHA) required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and carry out routine PT duties.
• Document progress of treatment within established plans.
• Provide age-appropriate education to clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and support identified care team members.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education to caregivers

Team supervision

Education

Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

City/State Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

Overview: Sentara Therapy Center Great Bridge is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Chesapeake, 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 the 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

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQ IAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Savings plans, career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more. Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs. Ask about our Student Debt Program! For more information about our employee benefits.

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, 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.

Keywords

Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health

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!