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Goodwin Living
Alexandria, Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) Fairfax/Reston

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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$50/visit

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Job Description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

  • Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
  • Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
  • Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Pay: $50 Per Visit

Service Areas: Northern Virginia cities and counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

Why Home Health? Why Not Outpatient?

  • One-on-One Time: Enjoy the fulfilling opportunity to treat patients on a one-on-one basis, fostering genuine rapport and achieving noticeable results.
  • Operate on Your Own Terms: Revel in the autonomy of the Home Health setting. You'll have the power to decide the treatment path that's right for your patient, without the burden of clinic mandates.
  • Optimal Work-Life Balance: While the framework remains within the 9-5 boundary, Home Health gifts you the unique privilege to design your own schedule with patients. Craft a daily routine that resonates with your needs and those of your patients.

Transform Lives from the Comfort of Home!

We're looking for an experienced PRN PTA to work for our patients in the comfort of their own homes or retirement communities throughout the Northern Virginia cities and counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. Under the Plan of Care established by the evaluating Physical Therapist, renders Physical Therapy treatments to improve resident’s functional abilities, safety level, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

A Position Designed for Flexibility and Extra Earnings!

Our PRN policy is tailored for those seeking additional hours with the flexibility to balance personal commitments. Whether you're looking to supplement your income, desire a change of pace, or want to gain a unique experience in working with older adults, Goodwin Living offers the perfect opportunity.

Job Duties

  • Provides Physical Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act.
  • Effectively communicates with the Physical Therapist to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident’s progress with treatment, report any adverse effects of treatment, report medical decline or inability to follow through with recommended treatments, and offers suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with that particular resident.
  • Documents treatments/services according to the Rehab Department’s protocols and Medicare guidelines.
  • Coordinates resident’s treatment with nursing staff, occupational and speech therapists.

Qualifications

  • Current Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant license
  • CPR certified (adult only)
  • Possess the qualities of compassion and empathy and also comfort with at risk or low income constituents.
  • Possess the ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with clients, family members, and caregivers

A sampling of our many benefits!

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:

  • Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
  • Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
  • Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
  • Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.

Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today.

These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients in their homes or retirement communities under a plan of care established by a physical therapist. They are responsible for documenting services according to protocols, communicating progress with the therapy team, and coordinating care with nursing staff.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareRehabilitationDocumentationCommunicationFunctional AssessmentPain ManagementSafety AssessmentCare CoordinationMedicare Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (372 salary observations; 1,599 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

4
<$75k
3
$75k-85k
0
$85k-95k
1
$99k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
90%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$50/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · San Diego, California

$41-$45/hr
#3

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$43/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

$32.18-$47.43/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$703k
Typical market rent
$2,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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 Goodwin Living

Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Daily Pay
Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
Referral Program up to $3,000
Free Meals
Fitness Center Access
Pool Access