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Lexington, Virginia

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Kendal at Lexington - Lexington, VA
  • Position Type: PRN
  • Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00Hourly

Join Our Team at Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us: Kendal at Lexington is a premier continuing care retirement community located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, VA. As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff and provide high-quality care to a diverse group of residents.

With its focus on person-centered care, beautiful campus, and proximity to nearby landmarks such as the Virginia Military Institute and the Natural Bridge State Park, Kendal at Lexington is an ideal workplace for those looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others in a scenic and inspiring environment.

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 in a professional and competent manner. They will provide high-quality, person-centered therapy services to residents within the retirement community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are also mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (505 salary observations; 1,795 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k 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$62k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $70k (middle half $66k–$72k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$95k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+1%)505 state / 12,948 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia793 active21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment836 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,550 in the last 30 days4,339 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 11 employers
7
<$75k
3
$75k-80k
2
$80k-85k
0
$85k-90k
1
$90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 11 employers
CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
64%
Loan repayment
50%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Interface Rehab · Stockton, California

$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRNPer Diem

Select Physical Therapy · Germantown, Tennessee

$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - (PRN) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

$33 per hour
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$62k-$90k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% 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 Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Median resident rent
$1,081/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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