Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$80k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
University Physical Therapy is the premier choice for exceptional sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. Our commitment to evidence-based quality care and patient outcomes is unparalleled. We foster a culture of innovative and personalized therapeutic planning, education, and intervention.
- Competitive salary - $80,000 - $90,000+ depending on experience.
- $10k Sign-On/Retention Bonus!
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off, to show our care and appreciation for your hard work.
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
- Clinic mentorship, training, and support.
- Employee discount plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment.
Job Description
University Physical Therapy – is seeking a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine team. This role focuses on providing evidence-based care to patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, and performance-related conditions. You will work in a collaborative environment with other rehabilitation professionals to help patients return to peak function, wellness and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with sports-related injuries, orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
- Deliver hands-on therapy and prescribe therapeutic exercises to restore function, strength, and mobility.
- Educate patients on injury and fall risk prevention, recovery strategies, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and interdisciplinary team members in the community to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Stay current with best practices and advancements in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active Physical Therapy license in Virginia.
Experience
- Preferred: 1+ years in outpatient orthopedics or sports medicine.
- New graduates with strong interest in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehab are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (484 salary observations; 1,969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$90k | Physical Therapy median $96k (middle half $94k–$101k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $96k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+2%)484 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 800 active | 21,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Virginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment844 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Daleville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $400k≈ 5.0× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,793/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.6
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.