Physical Therapy Assistant

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Part-time

Overview

Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. May assist in developing treatment plans, carrying out routine functions, and documenting treatment progress within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Education

• Associates Degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Valid license required in state of practice.
   

  (*) Physical Therapy Assistant – Applicant may sit in this role before licensure for up to 18 months

Experience

• Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions by accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
  Participates/assists with updates in the formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.
  Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.
  Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and families to improve patient outcomes.  Productive and efficient in daily operations.   

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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.