Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$34-$39/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
HealthPro Heritage has a great part-time or full-time Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity near Fairfax, VA and/or Falls Church, VA.
Seeking a therapist to work part-time for 15-20 hours per week in one facility, or full-time for 30-40 hours per week between the two nearby communities.
Setting for Fairfax: The Providence at Fairfax, a beautiful and high-end senior living community. True outpatient program within a Senior Living setting that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
Setting for Falls Church: Newly remodeled Assisted Living and Memory Care facility with a tight-knit community - Facility has easy access to Route 66 and The Capital Beltway, and is located right outside of Arlington, VA.
Compensation (full-time): $34-39 per hour
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
Skills
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (505 salary observations; 1,795 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $71k–$81k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $66k–$71k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $95k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+1%)505 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 787 active | 21,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment830 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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