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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Center

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42.62-$69.04/hr

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Job Description

Position Title

Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Center

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Physical Therapist functions within their profession's Standard of Practice.

The Physical Therapist performs a thorough evaluation of patients assigned to him / her, establishes goals and plans of treatment to return the patient with disease, injury or disability to maximum level of function as outlined in the Rehab Department Procedures / Operational Guidelines Manual.

He / She will delegate responsibilities and supervise supportive personnel, assist in administrative tasks, and participate in educational, orientation and performance improvement programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science is required.

Experience

One year of healthcare/medical - physical medicine/rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
  • BLS certification required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.

No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.

The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs thorough patient evaluations and establishes treatment plans to restore maximum function. They also supervise supportive personnel and participate in educational and performance improvement programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in health science and a valid Virginia Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is required, and one year of relevant healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (558 salary observations; 1,684 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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 ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 21 employers

10
<$105k
16
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical therapist

Sentara Health · Mattaponi, Virginia

$103k-$149k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits