Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Therapy Center Granby is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Norfolk, Virginia This is a Part-Time, Day shift opportunity with great benefits. The schedule is a 24-hour work week. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the 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 Experience: At least 2 years of PTA experience is required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQ IAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Savings plans, career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more. Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs. Ask about our Student Debt Program! For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Keywords: Physical Therapy 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. 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!
Key Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Assist in developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and providing education to clients and caregivers.
Requirements
Requires an Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and at least 2 years of PTA experience. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Sentara Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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