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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC) (Per-Diem)

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60.77-$65.92/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Title

Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC) (Per-Diem)

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 educational and performance improvement programs.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in health science is required along with a Virginia Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is mandatory, and one year of healthcare or rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningSupervision of supportive personnel

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 36% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRC) (Per-Diem) at VHC Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 23 employers

6
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Relocation assistance
10%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Transition Care Telemetry · Escondido, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Retirement Benefits