Therapy New Graduate Fast-Track Application - All Sentara Locations

Sentara - Digital CWS
Virginia Beach, VA

Your Path Starts Here: New Grad Therapy Careers

We offer new graduate therapists the opportunity to step into impactful, patient-centered roles across Virginia and North Carolina. Whether you're drawn to the energy of acute care, the continuity of outpatient therapy, or the independence of home health, you'll gain real hands-on experience while building confidence in your clinical skills. With strong mentorship, supportive leaders, and a team invested in your growth, you won't just start a job — you'll begin a career where you can thrive and make a lasting difference.

This placement process also welcomes new graduate Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). At Sentara, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that supports learning, innovation, and professional growth.

How It Works

This is a centralized application process — apply just once and be considered by any Sentara location across Virginia and North Carolina. Your application stays active with our recruiters for up to six months, so you'll continue to be considered as positions open and close. No need to reapply every time a new role comes up!

Start your journey with Sentara, where your passion for healing meets endless potential!

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Job overview

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.

Why Choose Us?

  • Educational Assistance benefits up to $5,250 annually*
  • Student Loan debt repayment program up to $10,000*
  • Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs*
  • Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates in qualified roles**
  • The ability to explore acute care, outpatient, and home health — all within one organization
  • Clinical and Advanced Specialist Programs (Career Ladders)
  • Leadership Development and Advancement opportunities
  • Flexible positions to meet your work-life balance: Full Time, Part Time, and Flexi/PRN
  • Excellent patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and clinical outcomes

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Master's or Doctorate Level Degree
  • Associate degree in PTA or OTCA required for assistant roles

Certification/Licensure

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • RQI American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Active or eligible state licensure in the applicable rehabilitation discipline

Experience

  • 0 – 1 years of practice (new graduate experience)

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