Sentara Health·Harrisonburg, Virginia
Assess and implement rehabilitative programs to improve functional mobility and correct disabling conditions resulting from injury or disease. Provide age-appropriate education to clients and caregivers while supervising care provided by team members.
7 on/7 off 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 Education Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy Master's Degree in Physical Therapy Doctorate in Physical Therapy Certification/Licensure Physical Therapy License (Required) Experience 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.
Master's or Doctorate Level Degree preferred. 1 year experience required for Resource Pool applicants.
For Hampton Roads Outpatient facilities only - Must obtain Direct Access certification within one year of hire for those with a BS or MS degree .
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Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Physical Therapy License. A Master's or Doctorate degree is preferred, and one year of experience is required for Resource Pool applicants.
Market context
In Virginia, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings, where licensed PTAs help deliver treatment plans under supervision. Competition can be strongest for roles that offer flexible scheduling, strong team support, and patient mix variety. Review the facility’s caseload and licensure expectations closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.