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Roanoke, Virginia

Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Outpatient Clinic | Full-time | Roanoke, VA

Lucas Therapies, a H2 Health company, is seeking a Float Physical Therapist Assistant to support our outpatient clinics throughout the Roanoke region. This is an excellent opportunity for a PTA who enjoys variety, collaboration, and the chance to work with diverse patient populations across multiple clinic locations. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate, you'll be part of a supportive team focused on exceptional patient outcomes and professional growth.

As a float clinician, you'll work across multiple outpatient locations within the Lucas Therapies and H2 Health network throughout the Roanoke market. You'll gain exposure to a variety of patient populations while building relationships with experienced clinical teams dedicated to delivering individualized, evidence-based care.

Your Role

  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
  • Treat orthopedic, post-operative, musculoskeletal, balance, vestibular, and mobility-related conditions.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention strategies.
  • Accurately document patient progress and communicate treatment updates with the clinical team.
  • Utilize Scribe AI-powered documentation technology to streamline documentation and maximize patient care time.
  • Utilize the Raintree EMR platform for documentation, scheduling, and patient management.
  • Travel between assigned clinic locations throughout the Roanoke region as needed.
  • Collaborate with Physical Therapists and support staff to support strong patient outcomes.
  • Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
  • CPR certification or willingness to obtain as required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Ability and willingness to travel between assigned clinic locations.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Competitive Compensation: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition loan reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefit options
  • Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Monday-Friday schedule with work-life balance
  • Strong administrative support
  • Collaborative, patient-first culture
  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
  • H2U continuing education resources and live CEU opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career advancement within the H2 Health family

If you're looking for an organization that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth while empowering you to deliver exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with H2 Health.

H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and functional independence. Implement individualized treatment plans and document patient progress using Raintree EMR and Scribe AI technology.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and a current Virginia PTA license or eligibility. Candidates must be able to travel between assigned clinic locations and possess strong communication skills.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentOrthopedic rehabilitationPost-operative careMusculoskeletal therapyBalance trainingVestibular therapyHome exercise program instructionClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient at H2 Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$75k
3
$79k
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$80k-85k
3
$85k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69% this job
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition loan reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid life insurance
Performance-based bonus opportunities