Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $90K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Over the last 50 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 up to $10k for qualified candidates!
  • Competitive salary ($85,000 - $90,000) + profit sharing.
  • AI Documentation available to ALL clinicians!
  • Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
  • Training and support.
  • 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 85000 - USD 90000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and providing direct orthopedic care. They must maintain timely documentation and coordinate care with physicians and insurance companies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningElectronic Medical RecordsPatient DocumentationClinical Mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho at US Physical Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

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About US Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Profit Sharing
Sign-on Bonus ($10,000)
Relocation Assistance
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Generous PTO
AI Documentation