Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Woodbridge, Virginia. This is an outpatient, rehab therapy facility. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity with great benefits. 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. Supervises and assumes 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 Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI American 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 Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees, 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. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 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.