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Vierra Communities
Arlington, Virginia

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104K - $114.4K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – In-House – Skilled Nursing
  • Full-time
  • Non-exempt, Essential Personnel

Admiral Health & Rehab is under new management! We are now a Vierra Communities property are are seeking Physical Therapists to join our dynamic team! Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do?

If so, Admiral is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care.

We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

About Vierra

Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

Full Time Benefits

  • 7 Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
  • 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications

  • License to practice Physical Therapy within the state
  • Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapist
  • Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals
  • Requires proficiency in technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Optimize the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; complying with Minimum Data Set procedures; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
  • Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
  • Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
  • Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
  • Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
  • Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians’ orders.
  • Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment.
  • Documents result of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
  • Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patients
  • Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
  • Participates in discharge planning.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned and per JD.
  • Must be able to write, read and speak English.

Disclaimer

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients to optimize their physical abilities and functional independence. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and discharge goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license to practice Physical Therapy and have successfully completed the National Certification Examination. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and experience in geriatric or long-term care settings are highly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentationPatient EducationTechnology Proficiency

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (514 salary observations; 1,988 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$114kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $66k–$114k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$95k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+1%)514 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia812 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Vierra Communities a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 24 employers
11
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist-Home Health

$103k-$149k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vierra Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

7 Holidays
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
401(k) immediate enrollment with match
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$992k
Typical market rent
$2,680/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.