Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Care, PRN - Flexible Weekend Only!
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
Job Summary:
This position is accountable to provide physical therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, communication with other disciplines and services, and staff supervision as agreed. Staff may care for all age groups from infants to elderly and is aware of the developmental needs over the age span and the appropriate equipment for all ages. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers. Therapists will be accountable for their actions and strive to exceed customer expectations.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients for goal settings, treatment planning with implementation of the POC.
Record and document patient evaluation, treatment, and progress to accurately reflect the services provided and patient performance.
Supervises therapy personnel/students as assigned.
Keeps current knowledge of new programs and treatments and/or participate in special projects in the physical therapy field.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy bachelor’s. Master’s or Doctorate program preferred.
Eligible member of APTA.
Valid Physical Therapy License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required
AHA BLS Provider CPR required
Professional competency as a general practitioner as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$50.00 - $55.00
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients, including setting goals and implementing treatment plans. They also document patient progress, supervise therapy personnel, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 49% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (705 salary observations; 1,558 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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