Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health; Prospect Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to administer treatments under a supervising physical therapist. The role includes helping develop treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and caregivers.

You will supervise care by team members, perform modalities per standards, and update plans to address patient needs. Collaboration with internal and external teams aims to improve patient outcomes and efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Experience assisting physical therapists and documenting patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide age-appropriate education to patients and caregivers.
• Supervise and support care provided by team members.
• Perform modalities and interventions per standards of care and department policies.
• Update care plans to address patient needs.
• Provide patient and family education through programs or individualized training.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to improve outcomes.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS - American Heart Association (RQI)

Job description

Location & Shift

City/State: Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Job Type: Full-Time, Day shift

Responsibilities

• 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.


• 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.

Qualifications & Certifications

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

Salary & Benefits

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.

Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits: Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment Benefit Health, Dental, Vision and Medical insurance Generous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave Retirement with match Adoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement Career and personal development opportunities Reward programs for health and wellness.

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 Lease


• 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.

Company Culture & Values

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.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

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.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Talroo-Allied Health