What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant position at Sentara?
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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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000