Physical Therapy Assistant

sentara; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Newport News, VA, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver supervised PT treatments and support care plans. You will assist in planning, document progress, and educate patients and families on procedures and outcomes.

The role requires an Associate degree and a valid PTA license, with opportunities to participate in team-based care and quality improvement initiatives. Competitive base pay with potential shift differentials and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)
• Experience with modalities/therapeutic interventions and updating the formal plan of care
• Ability to educate patients and families on treatment plans and progress

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed PT
• Assist in developing treatment plans and carrying out routine functions
• Document treatment progress within established plans and policies
• Provide instruction to patients and families through standardized programs
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to improve patient outcomes
• Maintain productive daily operations.

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

City/State

Newport News, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. May assist in developing treatment plans, carrying out routine functions, and documenting treatment progress within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Experience

• Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions by accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
• Participates/assists with updates in the formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.
• Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and families to improve patient outcomes.
• Productive and efficient in daily operations.

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 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.

Remote Work Eligibility

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.