Physical Therapist -Full Time

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$47/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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
  • 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and administers rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. They also develop individualized treatment plans, document patient progress, and coordinate discharge planning with caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentProsthetic assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist -Full Time at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 24 employers

14
<$110k
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$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
9
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
34% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,780/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community

Hospitals and Health Care
Harrisonburg, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance with prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
PTO: over 230 hours in year one
Pre-K subsidy
On-demand pay
Company-paid short-term disability
Life insurance