Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time role at the Sentara Therapy Center Cancer Rehab facility. The successful candidate will administer treatments under supervision, assist in treatment planning, and provide education to clients and caregivers. This position requires an Associate's Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant, current licensure, and at least two years of experience. Benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program.
• Holds a current Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under supervision.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and document progress.

Skills

Physical therapist assistant education

At least 2 years of experience as a PTA

Education

Associate's Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

We are hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant at Sentara Therapy Center Cancer Rehab in Norfolk, Virginia.

Our center is a Cancer/Lymphedema Rehab facility.

This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.

The work shift will be scheduled with the hours of operation for the facility, which is Mon-Thursday 7:15am to 5:30pm and Friday 8-4:30pm.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant with Sentara, 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.

Qualifications:

• Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
• Associate's Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant
• Holds a current Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure
• Has at least 2 years of experience as a PTA

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.

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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.

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