Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Home Care Services in Woodbridge is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity.

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.

Education 

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (Required) 

• 2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree 

Certification/Licensure 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI  (Required) within 90 days of hire 

• One of the following is required: Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT) 

Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits, including:

• 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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