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Bedford, Virginia

Physical Therapist - $10k Sign-On Bonus!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$95k

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Job Description

Company Description

For more than 60 years, Rehab Associates has been helping patients throughout Central Virginia move better, feel better, and live better. Today, with 19 outpatient clinics across the region, we've grown our footprint without losing sight of what matters most—creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported, empowered, and excited about their careers.

When You Join Rehab Associates, You'll Enjoy

  • Competitive compensation of $83k - $95k, PLUS profit sharing
  • $10,000 relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
  • AI-powered documentation available to every clinician, helping reduce documentation time and improve work-life balance
  • A comprehensive mentorship program lasting 12+ months and tailored to your professional goals
  • Robust continuing education with both internal and external learning opportunities
  • Monthly student loan repayment assistance
  • Clear career advancement pathways, including leadership and clinic management opportunities
  • The flexibility to develop cash-based services and expand your clinical practice
  • A nationally recognized team known for exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence

Expand Your Expertise! We offer specialty practice opportunities in Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Concussion, Spine, TMJ, Foot & Ankle, and many other clinical specialties. Whether you're looking to develop a niche or grow your skills, we'll support your professional interests with mentorship and continuing education support!

Job Description

  • Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
  • Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
  • Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
  • Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
  • Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
  • Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.

Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.

Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Physical Therapy program.
  • Current Virginia Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one before employment.
  • Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
  • Experience or interest in outpatient orthopedic care, including balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in an outpatient setting.
  • Comfortable working independently while effectively managing a diverse patient caseload.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient education skills.
  • Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Additional Information
  • We believe in investing in our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (100% vested on your first day)
  • Generous paid time off — 21 days in your first year

Compensation: USD 83000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct care based on evaluation results. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, supervising rehabilitation technicians, and communicating effectively with physicians and caregivers.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationConcussion managementSpine therapyTMJ therapyFoot and ankle therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 18 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
Loan repayment
40% this job
Relocation assistance
17% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$828/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation $83k-$95k plus profit sharing
$10,000 relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
AI-powered documentation to reduce documentation time
Comprehensive mentorship program (12+ months)
Robust continuing education
Monthly student loan repayment assistance
Clear career advancement pathways
Medical, dental, and vision insurance