Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
The role involves assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs designed to improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and correct conditions resulting from disease or injury. Responsibilities also include providing age-appropriate education to clients and caregivers, as well as supervising and taking responsibility for care provided by identified team members.
City/State: Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift: Multiple shifts available
Your path starts here: New grad therapy careers
This placement process is designed for new-Graduate physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-Language pathologists.
We offer new graduate therapists the opportunity to step into impactful, patient-centered roles across Virginia and North Carolina. Whether you're drawn to the energy of acute care, the continuity of outpatient therapy, or the independence of home health, you'll gain real hands-on experience while building confidence in your clinical skills. With strong mentorship, supportive leaders, and a team invested in your growth, you won't just start a job — you'll begin a career where you can thrive and make a lasting difference.
We also welcome new graduate Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). At Sentara, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that supports learning, innovation, and professional growth.
This is a centralized application process — apply just once and be considered by any Sentara location across Virginia and North Carolina. Your application stays active with our recruiters for up to six months, so you'll continue to be considered as positions open and close. No need to reapply every time a new role comes up!
Start your journey with Sentara, where your passion for healing meets endless potential!
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Job overview
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.
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Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
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.
Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and for therapist roles, a Master's or Doctorate Level Degree is required, while Assistant roles require an Associate Level Degree in PTA/OTA. Active or eligible state licensure in the applicable rehabilitation discipline and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) are mandatory.
Market context
Therapy roles in Virginia often draw steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and rehab teams, especially for candidates who can start in a new graduate fast-track pathway. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for the right degree level, active or eligible state licensure, and discipline-specific readiness for therapist or assistant tracks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, licensure status, and Basic Life Support eligibility before applying.