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Sentara Health
Hampton, Virginia

Flexi Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant 8.7 Work-LifePer Diem

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Job Description

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant at Sentara Therapy Center Port Warwick in Newport News, Virginia. This is a flexi/PRN role that will provide treatment coverage at 4 outpatient therapy centers in Hampton, Newport News and Yorktown. As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Sentara, 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 (Required) Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQIAmerican Heart Association (AHA) RQI 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. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Join a team with a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities we serve! Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, PTA, Monster, 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 across multiple outpatient centers. Assist in developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing education to clients and caregivers.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Level Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy TreatmentPatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient Care Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia804 active22,057 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment846 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,033 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Flexi Physical Therapist Assistant at Sentara Health a 8.7 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.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
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

Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,690/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.