Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$32-$37/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.
In this role, you’ll provide physical therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.
Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.
Why This Role Stands Out
Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life
- Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
- Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
- Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume
Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy
Responsibilities
Provide personalized physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance and functional independence
Implement patient-centered treatment plans designed to support recovery, safety, pain management, and long-term rehabilitation goals
Deliver hands-on therapy interventions that enhance movement, endurance and overall quality of life for adult and geriatric patients
Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to support strong patient outcomes and continuity of care
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on individual rehabilitation needs
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
- Mental wellness support program
- New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career advancement and leadership development
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or license eligible in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults
About Therapy Management Corporation
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.
Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (511 salary observations; 1,845 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 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 ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$77k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $65k–$71k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $95k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+2%)511 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 786 active | 21,864 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment829 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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