Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health; West Virginia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment benefit

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement with match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a full-time day shift with comprehensive benefits.

You will administer physical therapy treatments under supervision, help develop plans, document progress, educate clients and caregivers, and supervise team members as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• BLS certification (AHA) is required.
• RIQ/RA- AHA certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT treatments under a PT's supervision.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and carry out routine functions.
• Document progress within established plans and educate clients and caregivers.
• Supervise and support identified team members.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team supervision

Caregiver education

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

City/State Chesapeake, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Therapy Center Greenbrier is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a Full-time Day shift with great benefits.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Sentara, 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.

Education: Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

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

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.

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!