What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Health is hiring Physical Therapists in Suffolk at Obici Hospital, Sentara BelleHarbour, and Sentara Home Care, as well as at Sentara St. Luke's in Carrollton!
Sentara Obici Hospital
- 175-bed full-service hospital offering care across ortho, geriatrics, ICU, NICU, and oncology
- Diverse patient populations provide strong clinical exposure and skill-building opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive culture with recognition programs and career growth
- Onsite childcare for convenience and peace of mind
- Free parking, shuttle service, and onsite dining for an easy, comfortable workday
Sentara Therapy Center – BelleHarbour
- Large, established clinic with 17 clinicians across two suites with strong team support
- Diverse caseload across all ages—~30% neuro ortho, plus post-op and trauma patients from a Level I Trauma Center
- Specialty care including vestibular, dry needling, pelvic floor, and McKenzie-trained therapy
- Mentorship and growth opportunities, including ortho, hand, and pelvic floor pathways
Sentara Home Care – Suffolk
- In-home rehab serving patients across Suffolk and surrounding communities
- Meaningful, rewarding work—see the direct impact you make in patients’ lives and experience care in a more personal setting
- Point-based compensation model that offers flexibility and accounts for travel time
- Treat cases with strong rehab potential, including post-CABG, stroke recovery, and joint replacements
- Focus on evaluations & supervisory visits, supported by a strong PTA staff
Sentara Therapy Center – St. Luke’s
- Close-knit clinic (~10 team members) with two PTs bringing 20 years of experience each
- Broad caseload: pelvic floor, lymphedema, ortho, neuro, and post-op (middle school–100 )
- Growing rural clinic with strong demand and steady volume
- Collaborative, mentorship-focused team culture
Schedules available (dayshift)
- Full-time
- PRN
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
- Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.
- Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Physical Therapy state license
- BLS Certification