Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sentara Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Day Shift in United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Sentara Health in United States.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Sentara Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Sentara Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: up to $10,000.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Burke, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Treatment, Treatment Plan Development, Routine Functions, Progress Documentation, Age-Appropriate Education, Caregiver Education, Team Member Supervision, Clinical Needs Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: 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 ca...
Benefits package: Tuition assistance, Student Loan Repayment Benefit, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Retirement with match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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