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Functional Pathways
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Westminster on Chesapeake Bay SNF - Virginia Beach, VA 23451Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, VA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Westminster Canterbury in Virginia Beach, VA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a premier continuing care retirement community located in Virginia Beach, VA.

The community offers stunning waterfront views, beach access, and close proximity to cultural attractions such as the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.

As a top-rated employer, Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay offers an outstanding work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional and competent therapy services to residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. An active state license and adherence to all certification and screening requirements are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient carePlan of care implementationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

3
<$75k
3
$75k-85k
0
$85k-95k
3
$95k-105k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Sentara Health · Chesapeake, Virginia

$32.18-$47.43/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$47/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant ( FT)

$36-$40/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Virginia Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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