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US Physical Therapy
Roanoke, Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant - Roanoke, VA!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$32/hr

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Job Description

Company Description

Help Patients Return to the Activities They Love!

At University Physical Therapy, we're passionate about helping people move better, recover faster, and live healthier lives. As the premier provider of outpatient physical therapy and sports rehabilitation in our community, we're committed to delivering evidence-based care with exceptional patient outcomes.

If you're a Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys working in orthopedics and sports medicine—or you're a new graduate eager to launch your career alongside experienced clinicians—we'd love to meet you.

You'll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional growth, and delivering personalized care that truly makes a difference.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Continuing education and licensure stipend
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Structured mentorship, onboarding, and clinical support
  • Opportunities for specialization, professional development, and leadership
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Family-friendly work environment that values work-life balance

Job Description

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll partner closely with our Physical Therapists to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after injury or surgery. You'll play an important role in helping patients achieve their goals and return to the activities they enjoy most.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Deliver evidence-based treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs and hands-on interventions to improve function, mobility, and strength
  • Educate patients on injury prevention, recovery strategies, home exercise programs, and long-term wellness
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations

Continue developing your clinical skills while staying current with evidence-based orthopedic and sports rehabilitation practices

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (or equivalent)
  • Active Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant license
  • Outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred
  • New graduates with a passion for orthopedic rehabilitation are encouraged to apply
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A positive, patient-centered approach to care
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Additional Information

Whether you're an experienced PTA or just beginning your career, University Physical Therapy offers the mentorship, support, and clinical environment to help you thrive. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and growing alongside an outstanding team, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: USD 28 - USD 32 - hourly

Key Responsibilities

Deliver treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, guiding patients through exercises and interventions to improve strength, mobility, and function. Educate patients, monitor and report progress, coordinate care with healthcare professionals, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Hands-On Patient InterventionsPatient EducationPatient Progress MonitoringClinical DocumentationTeam CollaborationPatient-Centered Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (578 salary observations; 1,721 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 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).

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

6
<$75k
2
$79k
1
$82k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

CME allowance
100% this job
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Ivy Rehab · Harrisonburg, Virginia

$26.22-$39.33/hr
#2

Clinic Director I Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Danville, Virginia

$29.00 - $38.00 per hour
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$31-$38/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed PTA - $12K Bonus

$30-$36/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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 US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education and licensure stipend
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Generous paid time off
Structured mentorship
Onboarding and clinical support
Opportunities for specialization and leadership