Physical Therapist Assistant

Sentara Health•Carrollton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Therapy St Luke's is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Carrollton, Virginia 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 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. 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.

Requirements

Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
2 years of PTA experience is required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQ IAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Responsibilities

Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Assist in the development of treatment plans
Carry out routine functions
Document the progress of treatment 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.
Perform modalities/therapeutic interventions by accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
Participate/assist with updates in the formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.
Provide 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.
Be productive and efficient in daily operations.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Savings plans, career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more.
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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.