Physical Therapist Assistant

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara Therapy Center Reid Prospect is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Woodbridge, Virginia.

This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity

There is flexibility work a 36-hour or a 40-hour weekly.

The 40-hour work week would include 4 hours on Sat from 8 am - 12 pm)

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.    

Education:

• Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.

• Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment Benefit 
• Health, Dental, Vision and Medical insurance
• Generous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Retirement with match
• Adoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement
• Career and personal development opportunities
• Reward programs for health and wellness

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) 

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Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.