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US Physical Therapy
Roanoke, Virginia

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

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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.

Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 90000 - yearly

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningTherapeutic exerciseInjury preventionNeuromuscular rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

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 ~$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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$90kPhysical 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~$84k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia811 active21,939 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onVirginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment852 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary $80,000 - $90,000+
$10k Sign-On/Retention Bonus
401k
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Clinic mentorship
Employee discount plans

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,368/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (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.