Physical Therapist Assistant

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Sentara Therapy Orthopedics and Sports Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The role administers physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. The assistant may help develop treatment plans, perform routine functions, and document treatment progress within plans established by a physical therapist. The role also provides age-appropriate education to clients and caregivers and supervises and assumes responsibility for care provided by identified team members. The position is a first (day) shift role. Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and a health plans division serving more than 900,000 members. It is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and focuses on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for patients and members.

Requirements

Physical therapist assistant education obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program.
Associate's degree for Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist.
May assist in developing treatment plans and carry out routine functions.
Document treatment progress within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
Provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Benefits

Paid time off and sick leave, including holidays.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance, including tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Retirement savings plans, including 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave, and paid military leave.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Emergency backup care.
Student debt pay down of up to $10,000 and student loan repayment options.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Career advancement opportunities and work perks.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
Potential additional compensation such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.