Physical Therapy Assistant
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Therapy Center Great Bridge is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a Full-time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Therapy Center Great Bridge is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a Full-time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits.
Responsibilities
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.
Education
- Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RQ I American Heart Association (AHA)
- RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Requirements
- Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Student Loan Repayment
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.