Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Generous Paid Annual Leave

Retirement with match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a Full-Time Day shift position in Woodbridge, Virginia. This role involves administering physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist and providing education for clients and caregivers.

Benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement plans. Join a committed team that focuses on improving patient outcomes and enhancing community health.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapy Assistant with an associate degree.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Effective instruction skills for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Document treatment progress and assist in treatment plans.
• Supervise care provided by team members.

Skills

Administer physical therapy treatments

Provide patient education

Collaborative interaction

Education

Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RQI certification

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Woodbridge, Virginia

This is an Outpatient, Rehab Therapy facility

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

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.

Education

• Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RQ I American Heart Association (AHA)
• RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

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 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.