Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Sentara Brock Cancer Center in Norfolk, VA seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for the day shift. The PTA will administer physical therapy treatments under a supervising physical therapist and assist in developing treatment plans while documenting progress.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting, BLS certification, and PTA licensure per state requirements (PTCOMPACT or state licenses). Sentara offers robust benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (Required).
• BLS certification required. (American Heart Association)
• Virginia/North Carolina/Maryland PTA licensure or PTA Compact.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and carrying out routine functions.
• Document treatment progress within the scope of the plan established by the supervising PT.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Brock Cancer Center located in Norfolk is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant.This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.OverviewA Physical Therapist Assistant will 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.EducationAssociate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (Required)2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapy AssistantCertification/LicensureBasic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI (Required) within 90 days of hireOne of the following is required: Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT)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.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 - Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Outptient, Rehab Therapy, Talroo - Allied HealthBenefits: 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.