Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Repayment – $10,000

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an outpatient rehab therapy center. This is a full-time day shift with competitive benefits.

You will administer physical therapy treatments under a PT, assist in treatment plan development, document progress, educate clients and caregivers, and supervise designated team members as needed. A PTA associate degree and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT treatments under supervision of a PT.
• Assist in developing and carrying out treatment plans and document progress.
• Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and support care provided by identified team members.

Skills

Patient care

PT treatments

Documentation

Education

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

## Physical Therapy AssistantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Virginia Beach, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-103633**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Virginia Beach, Virginia****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 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.**Education**:* Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)**Certification**:* Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican 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 wellnessFor more information about our employee benefits click **Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)** **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 Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Talroo-Allied Health**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 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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•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.