City/State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for Acute Care
Full Time
Our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to meet your individual needs
- Tuition assistance up to $5200 annually,
- Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs
- Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts
- Financial support for certifications
- Generous student debt program (no work commitment required)
- Relocation assistance
- Referral bonus program up to $10,000
- 24 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); 5 sick days annually (based on 40 hour work week); bereavement leave
- 403 B with immediate company match, upon hire!
- 401 A: 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)
- Adoption benefits up to $10,000
- Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) up to $10,000
- 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks
- Paid short-term, long-term disability and life insurance (1 time annual salary)
- Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts, employee assistance program (mental health support)
- Wellness programs
Why Choose Us?
- State of the Art Outpatient Facilities, Multi-Disciplinary Settings and numerous Specialty Therapy Programs Offered
- Ability to stay with the same organization while trying different work settings: inpatient, outpatient and home health
- Clinical and Advanced Specialist Programs (Career Ladders)
- Leadership Development and Advancement opportunities
- Mentorship Programs for New Therapists
- Flexible Positions to Meet your Work Life Balance: Full Time, Part Time and Flexi/PRN
- Excellent patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction and clinical outcomes
#indeed
Job Summary
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.
Physical Therapy Assistant – Applicant (non-licensed)
Assists with the administration of physical therapy treatments and procedures under supervision of a physical therapist or licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. 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.
The Physical Therapy Assistant – Applicant may sit in this role prior to licensure for up to 18 months.
Qualifications:
ALD - Associate's Level Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT), Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT), Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Skills
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
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