PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$37/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Title: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I
Hiring Range: $37.00 / Hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Puller Veterans Care Center
Agency Website: dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The employee should possess; knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interact in a professional manner with clients, staff, families and community personnel. Ability to use Computer application software. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the rehab. department, and cross-functional departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of requirements for an Associate Degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a physical therapy assistant. Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
Previous professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting a plus
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wjobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative hiring process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
vadars.org, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
Contact Information
Name: Caitlyn Campbell
Phone: Caitlyn.Campbell@dvs.virginia.gov
Email: Caitlyn.Campbell@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Key Responsibilities
The employee will provide physical therapy services to patients and coordinate work within the rehabilitation department. They are expected to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and families while maintaining professional standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia. Experience with neurologically involved or developmentally disabled patients is considered beneficial.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (583 salary observations; 1,729 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia vs national | $95k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+1%)583 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 786 active | 21,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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