Physical Therapist

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Are you a passionate therapist looking to have a career with an organization committed to outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes? If so, please join us at Sentara Health. We are a large not for profit Healthcare System in Virginia and Eastern North Carolina with 12 Acute Care Hospitals and medical group

. We have opportunities for therapists to work in multiple settings to include: Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Therapy (55 locations: orthopedics, neurological and pediatrics), Home Care and PACE.

Sentara advocates for growth and development of our therapists and is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety. Sentara is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members

We are guided by our Mission: “We Improve Health Everyday”, and our Cultural Attributes:  We Exist for Our Consumers, We Collaborate, We Empower, We Continuously Learn, and We Deliver.
 

Our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to meet your individual needs
Tuition assistance up to $5200 annually,

• Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs
• Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts
• Financial support for certifications
• Generous student debt program (no work commitment required)
• Relocation assistance
• Referral bonus program up to $10,000
• 24 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); 5 sick days annually (based on 40 hour work week); bereavement leave
• 403 B with immediate company match, upon hire!
• 401 A: 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)
• Adoption benefits up to $10,000
• Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) up to $10,000
• 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks
• Paid short-term, long-term disability and life insurance (1 time annual salary)
• Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts, employee assistance program (mental health support)
• Wellness programs

Why Choose Us?

• State of the Art Outpatient Facilities, Multi-Disciplinary Settings and numerous Specialty Therapy Programs Offered 
• Ability to stay with the same organization while trying different work settings: inpatient, outpatient and home health
• Clinical and Advanced Specialist Programs (Career Ladders)
• Leadership Development and Advancement opportunities
• Mentorship Programs for New Therapists
• Flexible Positions to Meet your Work Life Balance: Full Time, Part Time and Flexi/PRN
• Excellent patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction and clinical outcomes

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Job Summary

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Provides age appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Master's or Doctorate Level Degree preferred. 1 year experience required for Resource Pool applicants.

For Hampton Roads Outpatient facilities only - Must obtain Direct Access certification within one year of hire for those with a BS or MS degree

Hospital at Home PT is only for SNGH Hospital at Home or SLH Hospital at Home

Qualifications:

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Direct Access Certification (Physical Therapy) - Certification - Other/National, Physical Therapist License (PT) - State license - North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NCPT), Physical Therapist License (PT) - State license - Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCOMPACT), Physical Therapist License (PT) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mgmt of Staff Resources, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Technology/Computer, Time Management, Writing

Sentara Healthcare 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.

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