Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health

61d • $32 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Therapy Center - Coliseum in Hampton, VA is hiring a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work a 14-week assignment! This is a temporary full-time position with a day shift. The role involves administering physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Responsibilities may include assisting in developing treatment plans, carrying out routine functions, and documenting treatment progress. The PTA will perform modalities and therapeutic interventions according to accepted standards of care and department policies. They will also participate in and assist with updates to the formal plan of care to address individual patient needs and provide effective instruction to patients and families. Collaboration with internal and external team members, patients, and families is essential to improve patient outcomes, and efficiency in daily operations is expected.

Requirements

• Valid license required in state of practice.
• Associate's Level Degree – Physical Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) – Virginia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Previous physical therapy assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist in developing treatment plans.
• Carry out routine functions.
• Document treatment progress within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree