Physical Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time, day shift. You will perform modalities and therapeutic interventions, contribute to the plan of care updates, and provide instruction to patients and families.

Collaborate with the care team to improve patient outcomes and support daily operations. A CAPTE-accredited PTA program and current PTA licensure with BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• CAPTE-accredited PTA program completion required

Responsibilities

• Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions per accepted standards of care and department policies.
• 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.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and families to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

Sentara is 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 program.

Certifications

Holds a current Physical Therapist Licensure Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA).

Benefits

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.

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Compensation

We 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.

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 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.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Remote Work Availability, Remote Work

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.

Company Background

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. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!