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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Chesapeake/Norfolk Branch

Sentara Health
Chesapeake, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Nov 2025

About the role

City/State

Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

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 

  • Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (Required) 

  • 2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree 

 

Certification/Licensure 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI  (Required) within 90 days of hire 

  • One of the following is required: Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT) 

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, 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.

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