Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health

  • Newport News, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at Sentara Therapy Center Port Warwick.This is a Full-Time Day shift opportunity with GREAT BENEFITS!!!As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Sentara, 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.Qualifications:
  • Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
  • Associate's Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Holds a current Physical Therapist Licensure
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 clickSentara Therapy Center - Port Warwick conveniently located in Newport News, provides skilled physical therapy services. The licensed clinicians at Sentara Therapy Center specialize in general orthopedics, neurological rehab, amputee rehab, manual therapy, vestibular rehab, spine rehab, sports medicine, and post-surgical rehabilitation.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.Join a team with a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities we serve!Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Monster, Talroo-Allied HealthAdminister 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.
  • Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
  • 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)
  • Associate's Level Degree
  • Time Management
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Mgmt of Material Resources
  • Monitoring
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Technology/Computer

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