Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Woodbridge, Virginia. This is an Outpatient, Rehab Therapy facility. 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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
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
- Tuition assistance
- 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
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
