Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition assistance & student loan help

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time day-shift position. The role involves performing modalities and therapeutic interventions, updating the plan of care, and educating patients and families.

Collaboration with the care team is essential to improve patient outcomes. The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (CAPTE-accredited) and an active PTA licensure, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required), CAPTE-accredited two-year program.
• Current Physical Therapist Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Perform modalities and therapeutic interventions by standard care and department policies.
• Assist with updates to the plan of care to address patient needs.
• Provide instruction to patient and family through standardized programs and/or individualized training.
• Initiate, develop and maintain collaborative interactions with internal/external teams, patients and families to improve outcomes.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Outpatient

Rehab Therapy

PTA

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree PTA

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara s hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Virginia Beach, Virginia.This is a Full-time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.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 programHolds a current Physical Therapist LicensureCertification:Basic Life Support (BLS) - CertificationAmerican Heart Association (AHA)RQI American Heart Association (AHA)Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment BenefitHealth, Dental, Vision and Medical insuranceGenerous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver LeaveRetirement with matchAdoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy ReimbursementCareer and personal development opportunitiesReward 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 Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Talroo-Allied HealthWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The 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.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•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.