Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Sentara Therapy Center Blocker is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Norfolk, Virginia This is a Full-time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits. The hours of operation for the center are: 730 am -6 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays; 8 am -7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays ; and 8 am - 4:30 pm on Fridays The ideal candidate will be flexible to work early morning schedules and late evening schedules to accomodate hours of operation of the facility. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Requirements
- Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
- At least 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.
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.
- Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs.
- Ask about our Student Debt Program!
- For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)
- Caring For Your Family and Your Career • 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
