Physical Therapy Assistant

Sentara Hospitals

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Virginia Beach, VA Until 9/27/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient rehab therapy center in Virginia Beach, 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.

About this role

Summary

Assist physical therapists in outpatient rehab, implement treatment plans, document progress, supervise care.

Job title

Physical Therapy Assistant

Experience level

required associate degree

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Virginia Beach, VA, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

physical therapydocumentationtreatment plansBLSsupervision

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

physical therapyoutpatientrehab therapyPTA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City