Physical Therapist (PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our Therapy Services team.

The PT shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician

Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate Treatment Plans and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.

Re-assess patients and caseload as needed in order to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress. Carry out treatment plan as indicated.

Supervise treatment implementation carried out by Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants and determine appropriateness, as well as modify treatment plan as indicated.

Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.

Educate staff, family, and care givers as indicated.

Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.

Identify equipment needs of Physical Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy.

Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.

Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.

Requirements

Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Active State License Required

Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to Supervise PTAs and PT Techs

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza vaccine and recommend COVID-19 vaccines.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate residents, establish treatment plans, and supervise the implementation of care by assistants. They are also responsible for discharge planning, staff education, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSupervisionRehabilitation

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)). 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
Virginia vs national$96k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+2%)477 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia798 active21,701 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 30% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment843 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,748 in the last 30 days4,154 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
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 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 33 employers
13
<$100k
15
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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$75/hr
#3

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$70-$75/hr
#4

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$70-$73/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg

Hospitals and Health Care
Lynchburg, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN schedule

Living in Lynchburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k
Typical market rent
$1,270/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
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 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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