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Talin Home Healthcare
Washington, Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Healthcare

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70/hour

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule

Overview

Talin Home Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide high-quality care to patients in in their homes across Northern Virginia. This role is essential in helping patients regain mobility and improve their overall physical function.

Duties

Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment plans for patients with various conditions, including geriatrics, and those requiring acute care.

  • Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Educate patients and their families on exercises, techniques, and strategies to enhance recovery.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in accordance with facility policies.
  • Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to effectively assist in patient treatment.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to physical therapy practices.
  • Experience or knowledge in specific areas such as outpatient services, inpatient care, skilled nursing facilities, and geriatrics.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, including children and elderly individuals.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently while providing high-quality patient care.
  • Coverage areas Stafford, Fredericksburg

If you are passionate about helping others achieve their physical health goals and possess the necessary skills for this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Physical Therapist Assistant.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Travel reimbursement

Medical Specialty

Home Health

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required)

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant certification and a current CPR certification. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is required to provide effective care to diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (600 salary observations; 1,761 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k 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
Virginia vs national$95k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+1%)600 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia797 active21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Talin Home Healthcaresilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$75k
3
$75k-80k
2
$80k-85k
0
$85k-90k
2
$90k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 9 employers
CME allowance
92%
401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
38%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Gainesville, Virginia

$62k-$90k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$60k-$83k
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$26.22-$39.33/hr
+ 12 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 Talin Home Healthcare

Home Health Care Services
Sterling, Virginia

Benefits & Perks

Travel reimbursement
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$634k
Median resident rent
$1,219/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.