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Physical Therapist Assistant

Sentara Health·Chesapeake, Virginia

Full Time·Hybrid·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Document patient progress and provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.

City/State Chesapeake, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview

  • Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Cheaspeake, Virginia This is a Full Time Day shift opportunity with great benefits.
  • 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, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Talroo-Allied Health

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.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Candidates must be capable of supervising team members and following established treatment plans.

  • associate degree
  • Documentation
  • Supervision
  • Rehabilitation
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient education
  • Safety compliance
  • Patient treatment
  • Basic life support
  • Caregiver education
  • Physical therapy
  • Clinical quality

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Chesapeake, Virginia
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

Salary listed on 117 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Virginia PTA roles stay consistently needed

Physical Therapist Assistant openings in Virginia are typically steady in outpatient, rehab, and post-acute settings, especially where orthopedic care is a focus. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a CAPTE-accredited PTA graduate with a current Virginia license, CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight orthopedic experience and readiness for mentorship and continuing education.

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