Physical Therapist Assistant
 Sentara | |
 United States, Virginia, Wakefield | |
 Nov 14, 2024 | |
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City/State Carrollton, VAOverview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America)Job Summary 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.Physical Therapy Assistant - Applicant (non-licensed) Assists with the administration of physical therapy treatments and procedures under supervision of a physical therapist or licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. 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. The Physical Therapy Assistant - Applicant may sit in this role prior to licensure for up to 18 months. Qualifications: ALD - Associate's Level Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT), Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT), Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Skills Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mgmt of Material Resources, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Technology/Computer, Time Management, WritingSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. | |