Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC)
Listed compensation
$42.62-$69.04/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Title
Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC)
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Physical Therapist functions within their profession's Standard of Practice.
The Physical Therapist performs a thorough evaluation of patients assigned to him / her, establishes goals and plans of treatment to return the patient with disease, injury or disability to maximum level of function as outlined in the Rehab Department Procedures / Operational Guidelines Manual.
He / She will delegate responsibilities and supervise supportive personnel, assist in administrative tasks, and participate in educational, orientation and performance improvement programs.
Education
Bachelor's degree in health science is required.
Experience
One year of healthcare/medical - physical medicine/rehabilitation experience is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
- BLS certification required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.
These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.
The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist performs thorough patient evaluations and establishes treatment plans to restore maximum function. They also supervise supportive personnel and participate in departmental administrative and educational programs.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in health science and a Virginia Physical Therapist license are required. One year of experience in physical medicine or rehabilitation is preferred, along with BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (477 salary observations; 1,969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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 ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $89k–$144k | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $66k–$104k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $96k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+2%)477 state / 11,785 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 798 active | 21,681 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment843 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,749 in the last 30 days | 4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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