Progressive Outpatient Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$83k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Company Description
For more than 60 years, Rehab Associates has been helping patients throughout Central Virginia move better, feel better, and live better. Today, with 19 outpatient clinics across the region, we've grown our footprint without losing sight of what matters most - creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported, empowered, and excited about their careers.
When You Join Rehab Associates, You'll Enjoy
- Competitive compensation of $83k - $95k, PLUS profit sharing
- $10,000 relocation assistance and sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- AI-powered documentation available to every clinician, helping reduce documentation time and improve work-life balance
- A comprehensive mentorship program lasting 12+ months and tailored to your professional goals
- Robust continuing education with both internal and external learning opportunities
- Monthly student loan repayment assistance
- Clear career advancement pathways, including leadership and clinic management opportunities
- The flexibility to develop cash-based services and expand your clinical practice
- A nationally recognized team known for exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence
Expand Your Expertise! We offer specialty practice opportunities in Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Concussion, Spine, TMJ, Foot & Ankle, and many other clinical specialties. Whether you're looking to develop a niche or grow your skills, we'll support your professional interests with mentorship and continuing education support!
Job Description
- Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
- Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
- Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
- Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
- Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
- Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
- Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.
Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Physical Therapy program.
- Current Virginia Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one before employment.
- Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Experience or interest in outpatient orthopedic care, including balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in an outpatient setting.
- Comfortable working independently while effectively managing a diverse patient caseload.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient education skills.
- Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Additional Information
- We believe in investing in our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match (100% vested on your first day)
- Generous paid time off — 21 days in your first year
Compensation: USD 83000 - USD 95000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on evaluation results and physician referrals. Provide direct patient care, document progress, and oversee the work of assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (503 salary observations; 2,167 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$95k | Physical Therapy median $98k (middle half $89k–$108k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $96k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+2%)503 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 812 active | 21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Virginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 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 |
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