Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Suffolk, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

About the role

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full-time day shift opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid annual leave, parental, and caregiver leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Adoption, infertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Tuition assistance ($5,250/year) and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student loan repayment benefit ($10,000 reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development)
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401k/403B with employer match
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

About Sentara

Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees (including 1,375 physicians and advanced practice providers), 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves over 900,000 members. We are recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and are strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members.