What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Sentara Health?
City/State
Burke, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Therapy Center Burke is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Burke, Virginia
This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity in a outpatient therapy setting.
This position is in anticipation of a new clinic opening scheduled for July 2026.
Prior to the clinic’s opening, the selected candidate will support existing locations across Northern Virginia—including Century, Reid, Dumfries, and Stafford—by providing coverage as needed and assisting with operational and clinical needs.
As patient volumes grow at the new site, the individual will gradually transition into a full-time role at that location.
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:
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.
Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
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.
Burke, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Therapy Center Burke is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Burke, Virginia
This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity in a outpatient therapy setting.
This position is in anticipation of a new clinic opening scheduled for July 2026.
Prior to the clinic’s opening, the selected candidate will support existing locations across Northern Virginia—including Century, Reid, Dumfries, and Stafford—by providing coverage as needed and assisting with operational and clinical needs.
As patient volumes grow at the new site, the individual will gradually transition into a full-time role at that location.
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:
- 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.
- Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
- 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 (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.
Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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.
Salary : $5,250