Physical Therapist -Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$47/hr

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we define 'cultural fit' as a community member who demonstrates our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions that explore how you have lived these values in your professional and personal experiences.

Who Is VMRC?

VMRC is a Christ-centered, nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for older adults. It also provides wellness programs, educational opportunities, and arts and cultural activities for residents and the wider community.

Physical Therapist;

Range: $43.00 - $47.00

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Job Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
  • Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
  • Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license; CPR certification
  • Excellent verbal & written communication
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Sound judgment & decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Service orientation
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Compassionate instruction

Requirements

Core Purpose and Assessment: Restores patient’s function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities through planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy; provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations, test results, mobility, strength, and current function levels to set realistic, attainable goals scaled to patient abilities.

Treatment Planning: Develops individualized Plans of Treatment based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short- and long-term goals, collaboration with staff, and patient/caregiver involvement; determines plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

Implementation: Administers treatment plans on a consistent schedule, adjusting based on patient progress; helps patients achieve goals via manual exercises, massages, and necessary equipment.

Ongoing Evaluation: Evaluates and records progress, modifies treatment plans, and incorporates new treatments as needed; assesses prosthetic/orthotic devices for use, fit, progress, and recommends adjustments/modifications.

Documentation and Reporting: Documents patient care services per approved medical and facility procedures; reports progress to patients, caregivers, loved ones, facility staff, and involved healthcare professionals.

Discharge Planning: Develops post-treatment plans with appropriate in-home care services upon completion of the Plan of Treatment.

Why Join VMRC?

We’re offering benefits that hit all the right spots—starting day one for benefit-eligible team members! Work 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) to unlock the complete package, or 40–59 hours for most perks (except medical).

Are you thinking about joining us? Here’s what we’re bringing to the table:

Medical insurance with prescription coverage: (30+ hours/week), plus dental and vision plans to keep you looking and feeling fresh.

Future-Proof Your Finances: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year—stacking wealth for your next chapter.

PTO That is awesome: Full-timers rack up over 230 hours of Personal Time Off in year one, with cash-out options for that extra flex.

Pre-K Subsidy: Pending eligibility, you could qualify for a subsidy from VMRC to offset pre-kindergarten (pre-K) expenses.

On-Demand Pay: Access to Earned Wages BEFORE the scheduled payday because life happens

Company-paid Short-Term Disability for full-time crew, plus optional Long-Term Disability for added peace of mind.

Life Insurance, Locked In: Free company-paid life insurance, with supplemental options to level up your coverage.

  • Flex Spending, Made Easy: Flexible Spending Account with a company contribution to help you save smart.
  • Wellness Opportunities: Free or discounted membership to our on-site Wellness Center—because self-care is real.
  • Level Up Your Learning: Tuition reimbursement and scholarships to keep your career moving forward.
  • Foodie Deals: Employee meal discounts to fuel your hustle without breaking the bank.
  • Good Vibes Only: Our Healthy You program and RARE (Recognizing, Assisting, and Rewarding Employees) committee keep the energy high with shout-outs and rewards.
  • Mental Health Matters: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you through life’s ups and downs.
  • Cash In on Your Network: Referral bonuses for bringing your friends and family to the team.
  • Loan Forgiveness, Super Shift Diff's & Signing Bonuses: Select roles come with financial perks to kickstart your career with a bang.
  • Tickets at Work: Snag deals at over 1,000 vendors—dining, concerts, car rentals, and more.
  • Local Perks: Enjoy 10% off at local spots to make every day sweeter.

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace.

We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and administers rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating discharge planning with caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

RehabilitationPatient assessmentMassage therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (512 salary observations; 1,856 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k 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$89k–$98kPhysical Therapy median $104k (middle half $66k–$116k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$95k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+1%)512 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia780 active21,481 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentVirginia Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment823 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 22 employers
13
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist-Home Health

$103k-$149k
+ 35 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 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community logo

About Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community

Hospitals and Health Care
Harrisonburg, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance with prescription coverage (30+ hours/week)
Dental and vision plans
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year
Over 230 hours PTO in year one with cash-out options
Pre-K subsidy (pending eligibility)
On-demand pay
Company-paid short-term disability (full-time)
Optional long-term disability

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,720/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
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 · Harrisonburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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