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Richmond, Virginia

Physical Therapist (PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$65/hr

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Job Description

About Us

Tree Of Life, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is a nationally recognized leader in brain injury rehabilitation. For over 35 years, we’ve specialized in helping clients with moderate to severe traumatic and acquired brain injuries. Our programs address post-concussion syndrome, stroke, memory loss, spinal cord injuries, neurobehavioral challenges and head injuries from accidents or sports.

Our individualized treatment plans are creative, effective and designed to meet the complex needs of our clients. Our interdisciplinary teams work collaboratively with our medical directors to guide each client on their journey to recovery.

Position Overview

Tree of Life is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide group and individual physical therapy services to clients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team to include psychology, physical, speech, recreational and occupational therapies. Specific areas of treatment may include, but are not limited to: vestibular issues, pain management, cervicogenic issues, flexibility and/or strength deficits, gait and balance disorders, functional mobility and transfers, mobility equipment assessment and recommendations and development of home exercise programs.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, kind, confident, positive, patient, and adaptable. They excel in creating a supportive and encouraging environment, fostering trust and collaboration with clients, families and interdisciplinary teams. They should also be able to multi-task and communicate effectively tailoring treatments to each individual's unique needs, ensuring personalized and effective care.

Responsibilities

  • Review patient medical histories and diagnose conditions through observation and patient discussions
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clear goals
  • Utilize exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage pain and improve mobility
  • Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and family members about the recovery process and provide ongoing training and support for discharge planning

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
  • Valid PT license required
  • Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
  • Experience in treating neurologically related physical disorders in community based settings is strongly preferred
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Collage Rehabilitation Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are dedicated to hiring the person who is best suited for our positions. It is the policy of Collage Rehabilitation Partners to consider all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neurological RehabilitationVestibular TherapyGait and Balance TrainingPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationHome Exercise Programming

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 37% have no call, 39% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 20 employers

7
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
4%
Visa sponsorship
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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