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SOAR365
Richmond, Virginia

Therapist, Physical Therapy (Early Interventi

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist in our Early Intervention program, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth, mobility, and overall development of infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Working within our nonprofit's mission-driven framework, you will partner closely with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to create individualized, family-centered care plans that empower children to reach their fullest potential.

Who We Are: SOAR365

For more than 70 years, SOAR365 has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

We are also proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice, offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive early intervention services by conducting evaluations, clinical consultations, and direct therapeutic care that meet quarterly SOAR365 standards.

The role demands a deep expertise in infant services and a commitment to maintaining professional certifications while strictly adhering to safety protocols and HIPAA privacy standards.

Additionally, the therapist must communicate effectively with families and staff to promote organizational goals and actively mentor volunteers and interns as valuable members of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in their specific therapeutic field and maintain current state licensure.

Proficiency in the latest therapeutic techniques is essential, as is the ability to adapt to 2026 technological advancements in healthcare, including electronic health records and remote monitoring tools.

Successful applicants will possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively advocate for clients and must have reliable transportation to travel to various community-based appointments.

Ultimately, the ideal candidate combines a strong educational foundation with practical experience to deliver high-quality, mission-driven care.

Hours & Schedule

Full-time Therapists

  • Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, with flexibility.
  • Early Intervention: Children treated in the natural environment, or where they typically spend their day.
  • Staff required to attend on-site meetings, as assigned.
  • Bonus Program available when monthly treatment hours are exceeded.

Part-time Therapists

  • Typical schedule: any weekday or weekend, with flexibility preferred.
  • Early Intervention: Children treated in the natural environment, or where they typically spend their day.
  • Staff required to attend on-site meetings, as assigned.
  • Minimum billable hours: 16 per month.

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000.00

(Full-time only)

Total Rewards & Benefits

Our market-competitive total rewards package includes:

  • Merit increases
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Sick and vacation leave
  • Immediate access to your paycheck through ZayZoon
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Life insurance
  • Employee development and training programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Discounted tuition to South University

How to Apply

To apply for this position, a completed SOAR365 application is required.

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Commitment

  • SOAR365 is an EO/AA Employer and welcomes applicants who are Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from other protected categories.
  • We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodation when applying for a position on our website, please contact us at (804) 358-1874 and ask for Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct evaluations and provide direct therapeutic care to infants and young children with developmental delays. They will also collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in a relevant therapeutic field and maintain current state licensure. Proficiency in therapeutic techniques and the ability to travel to community-based appointments are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric careClinical evaluationCare planningHIPAA complianceMentoringInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 20% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (587 salary observations; 1,742 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $77k (middle half $68k–$92k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Virginia vs national$95k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+1%)587 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia794 active21,994 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 20% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,948 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist, Physical Therapy (Early Interventi at SOAR365 a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,948 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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18
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8
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

47 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
49% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About SOAR365

Individual and Family Services
Richmond, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000
Merit Increases
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
12 Paid Holidays
Sick and Vacation Leave
Immediate Access to Paycheck through ZayZoon
Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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