Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a Full-time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits. This is a outpatient rehab therapy setting. The Physical Therapy Assistant 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 (Required), obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

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

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.