Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health • Elizabeth City, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Therapy Center Tanglewood Sports is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Elizabeth City, NC 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) 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.
• Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs.
• Ask about our Student Debt Program!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees