Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Sentara Home Care Services inHarrisonburg is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) 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. Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits, including: 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 For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Home Care, Home Health, Talroo-Allied Health
Requirements
- Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
- 2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI (Required) within 90 days of hire
- One of the following is required: Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT)
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
