Physical Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role supports treatment plan development and documents patient progress within the established plan of care.

The successful candidate holds an Associate degree in PTA and an active PTA license. Responsibilities include patient/family instruction, collaboration with care teams, and maintaining efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• Physical Therapy Assistant License is required.
• Experience performing modalities and updates to the plan of care per standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide instruction to patients and families through standardized programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain productive and efficient 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.

Compensation

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 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.

Company Culture

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!