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James River Home Health & Hospice
Prince William, Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36-$40/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Join James River Home Health, where your skills and compassion directly impact patients' lives. We’re seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to provide personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients’ homes. As part of our collaborative team, you’ll help restore mobility, independence, and quality of life—one patient at a time.

  • Schedule: Flexible PRN Schedule
  • Areas of Coverage: Culpeper, Prince William, Fauquier
  • Pay: $36 - $40 Per Hour

This is a PRN position with eligible compensation on a per-visit basis. Visit rates vary by visit type and will be reviewed during the interview process.

What’s in It for You?

  • Competitive Pay Per Visit Rate
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Company Paid Tablet
  • Flexible Schedules
  • We pay for CPR Recertification

A Brief Overview of Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of a Physical Therapist and by the physician’s plan of care

Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training

  • Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage
  • Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
  • Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant school
  • Must be licensed or registered in Virginia.
  • One year of home health experience PLUS!
  • Must have current CPR Certification

If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!

"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status."

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy services in patient homes according to the physician's plan of care and the physical therapist's directions. Monitor and report patient reactions to treatment and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careGait trainingOrthotic device instructionHome health carePatient monitoringRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (503 salary observations; 2,167 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$83kPhysical Therapy median $66k (middle half $66k–$71k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$96k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+2%)503 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia807 active22,141 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% remote · 7% no call · 33% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment849 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,032 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
4
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
1
$83k
1
$85k
2
$90k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
17%
Sign-on bonus
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Select Physical Therapy · Raynham, Massachusetts

$27-$40/hr
#2

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital · Winchester, Virginia

$33 per hour
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $5K Sign-on!

$38-$44/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$62k-$90k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About James River Home Health & Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay Per Visit Rate
Mileage Reimbursement
Company Paid Tablet
Flexible Schedules
CPR Recertification Paid