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Valley Health System
Blacksburg, Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation, Full Time, Day

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29.34-$36.67/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To administer Physical Therapy treatments to outpatients in the home environment in a variety of age groups as planned by and supervised by a physical therapist. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program by the Committee of Accreditation in Education. EXPERIENCE: No previous experience required. SPECIAL SKILLS: Current New Jersey License. Current CPR certification. Standard Precautions. Keyboard Skills. Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details. Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job. Job Location Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e. g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $29.34 - $36.67 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer physical therapy treatments to outpatients in their home environment as planned and supervised by a physical therapist. Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team while adapting to changing patient needs.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and hold a current New Jersey license. Requires a valid driver's license, current CPR certification, and the ability to perform accurate, detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (318 salary observations; 699 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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About Valley Health System

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Paramus, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off