Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment Benefit

Health, Dental, Vision and Medical insurance

Generous Paid Annual Leave

Retirement with match

Adoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Career and personal development opportunities

Reward programs for health and wellness

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team in Virginia. This role involves performing therapeutic interventions and collaborating with team members to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates should have an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy and current licensure.

Benefits include tuition assistance, comprehensive health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans, making it an excellent opportunity for career development and wellness.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Holds a current Physical Therapist Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform modalities/therapeutic interventions by accepted standards of care.
• Assist with updates in the formal plan of care for patients.
• Provide effective instruction to patients and families.

Skills

Patient interaction

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Instruction

Education

Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Current Physical Therapist Licensure

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

American Heart Association (AHA) certification

Job description

Sentara Therapy Center Century is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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

Our PTAs usually see 12-15 patients in an 8-hour day.

The Physical Therapy Assistant 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 (Required), obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
• Holds a current Physical Therapist Licensure

Certification

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

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

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)

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