The Physical Therapy Assistant will administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist, potentially assisting in treatment plan development and documenting patient progress. This role also involves providing age-appropriate education to clients and caregivers, as well as supervising and taking responsibility for the care provided by identified team members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. This position is full-time, day shift, in an outpatient setting, with initial coverage required across several Northern Virginia locations before transitioning to a new clinic opening.
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Job description
City/State Burke, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Sentara Therapy Center Burke is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Burke, Virginia This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity in a outpatient therapy setting. This position is in anticipation of a new clinic opening scheduled for July 2026. Prior to the clinic’s opening, the selected candidate will support existing locations across Northern Virginia—including Century, Reid, Dumfries, and Stafford—by providing coverage as needed and assisting with operational and clinical needs. As patient volumes grow at the new site, the individual will gradually transition into a full-time role at that location.
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
Level
Degree in
Physical
Therapy
Assistant (Required)
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits. 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) Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees (including 1,375 physicians and advanced practice providers), 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves over 900,000 members. We are recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and are strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members.
Keywords
Physical Therapist
Assistant,
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Therapy,
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Sick leave
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Student loan repayment
Pet insurance
Annual discretionary bonus
Critical illness plans
Adoption reimbursement
Reimbursement for certifications
Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Surrogacy reimbursement
Caregiver leave
Paid annual leave
Emergency backup care
Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Legal resources plan
Student debt pay down
Retirement with match
401k/403b with employer match
Infertility reimbursement
Career and personal development opportunities
Reward programs for health and wellness
Outpatient,
Rehab
Therapy,
PTA
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
