Physical Therapist Assistant / Stretch Therapist
Listed compensation
$24-$30/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
Flexible Schedule
StretchLab is the industry leader in one-on-one assisted stretching, delivering personalized, hands-on sessions that help clients move better, recover faster, and improve flexibility long-term.
About the Role
We’re seeking passionate, qualified professionals to join our team as Stretch Practitioners (Flexologists). This is a part-time, hands-on role working directly with clients to improve mobility, recovery, and overall wellness.
No prior assisted stretching experience required - we provide paid training.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver one-on-one assisted stretch sessions tailored to each client
- Create a safe, professional, and engaging experience
- Educate clients on mobility, recovery, and consistency
- Build relationships that drive retention and referrals
- Maintain client notes and manage recurring sessions
- Participate in light sales conversations (no prior sales experience required)
- Support studio operations and cleanliness
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a background in fitness, wellness, or movement-based disciplines, including one of the following:
- Degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine), or
- National certification (NASM, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA), or
- Current license/certification (PT/PTA, Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, Yoga/Pilates/Barre Instructor)
- Applicants with strong movement backgrounds (such as dance or similar training) are also encouraged to apply.
Must be comfortable with hands-on client interaction.
Training (Paid)
All team members complete our proprietary Flexologist Training Program:
~20 hours of online coursework
2 days of in-person, hands-on training
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication skills and ability to connect with clients
- Positive, energetic, team-oriented attitude
- Reliable, professional, and coachable
- Passion for helping people improve long-term wellness
- Why StretchLab
- Paid training in a specialized, in-demand modality
- Consistent hourly pay + performance-based incentives
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Growth opportunities into full-time or leadership roles
Schedule Requirements
- Availability for evenings and/or weekends
- Consistent weekly schedule required
Key Responsibilities
Deliver personalized, one-on-one assisted stretch sessions to help clients improve mobility and recovery. Maintain client notes, manage recurring sessions, and support studio operations while educating clients on wellness.
Requirements
Candidates must have a background in fitness, wellness, or movement-based disciplines, such as a degree in Kinesiology or a relevant professional certification. Must be comfortable with hands-on client interaction and possess strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (480 salary observations; 1,964 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,016 salary observations; 63,510 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 ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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 | $50k–$62k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $66k–$71k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $94k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+1%)480 state / 12,016 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 795 active | 22,021 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment839 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About StretchLab - Virginia Beach
Benefits & Perks
Living in Norfolk
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $296k
- Typical market rent
- $1,749/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.