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Lynchburg, Virginia

Physical Therapist - Lynchburg, VA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73K - $88K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Locally owned and operated for 55+ years, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia has been the area’s outpatient physical therapy clinic, focusing on putting our patients’ needs first. Our physical therapists have advanced degrees in specialty orthopedic care from head to toe.

From musculoskeletal headaches to lower back pain to heel pain syndrome. Our sixteen clinics offer specialty programs and are proud to be a National PT Practice of the Year. We are consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence.

We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them.

*Relocation assistance with sign-on-bonus!*

  • Sign-on Bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates!
  • Competitive salary/ $73,000 - $88,000 + profit sharing.
  • AI Documentation available to ALL clinicians!
  • Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture.
  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
  • Clinic mentorship.
  • Employee discount plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Family-friendly work environment.

Job Description

We offer diverse specialized services, including Back Pain, Concussion, Vestibular/Vertigo, Dry Needling, Foot and Ankle, Geriatrics, Head, Neck, and Facial Pain, Health and fitness, Industrial Rehabilitation, Local School Sports, and Manual Therapy. Rehab Associates of Central Virginia’s strong patient population further defines its reputation for delivering effective, personalized healthcare solutions.

  • 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 from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current state of Virginia license or ability to obtain Virginia license and CPR certification.
  • Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans.
  • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.

Possesses basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Database software, and MS Office.

Compensation: USD 73000 - USD 88000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients to develop and implement personalized physical therapy treatment plans based on evaluations and physician referrals. Provide direct patient care and maintain detailed documentation of progress and instructions for patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationClinical Evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 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 (14,786 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)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 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 - Lynchburg, VA at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
12% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

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

Living in Lynchburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,283/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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

Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500
Relocation assistance
Profit sharing
AI Documentation available
401k
Health, dental insurance
Generous paid time off
Professional development and specialization opportunities