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Carilion Clinic
Lexington, Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant- Flex/PRN

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Employment Status: Variable / Flex Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 1 Health Cir - Lexington Requisition Number: R159591 Physical Therapist Assistant- Flex/PRN (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: This is Carilion Clinic...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected procedures and provides services in compliance with regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.

During the course of treatment, takes into consideration the patients chronological and developmental ages under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care. The Physical Therapist Assistant. Flex/PRN schedule. CRCH Rehab.

Provides patient care based upon therapist evaluation and plan of care. Implements treatment programs and assists with treatment changes in goals. Takes into consideration the patients age and level of development.

Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers and other members of the health care team.

Documents in the patients' medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures. Supervises and collaborates with support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.

Participates in other patient care and department/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.

What We Require: Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Experience: none Licensure/Certification: Physical Therapist license required to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other Minimum qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job.

The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Recruiter: Chris Fitzgerald Recruiter Email: cdfitzgerald@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: carilionclinic.org Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.

That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees.

No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment programs and provides patient care based on a licensed therapist's evaluation and plan of care. They are responsible for documenting patient records and coordinating care with families and the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a valid license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Effective communication and teamwork skills are also required.

Key Skills

Treatment ImplementationClinical DocumentationPatient CoordinationSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 105 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant- Flex/PRN at Carilion Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,647/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
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.

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

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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years
Voluntary 403B
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
Access to health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training