Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho!
Listed compensation
$80k-$90k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Company Description
University Physical Therapy is the premier choice for exceptional sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. Our commitment to evidence-based quality care and patient outcomes is unparalleled. We foster a culture of innovative and personalized therapeutic planning, education, and intervention.
Competitive salary - $80,000 - $90,000+ depending on experience.
$10k Sign-On/Retention Bonus!
Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off, to show our care and appreciation for your hard work.
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
- Clinic mentorship, training, and support.
- Employee discount plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment.
Job Description
University Physical Therapy – is seeking a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine team. This role focuses on providing evidence-based care to patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, and performance-related conditions. You will work in a collaborative environment with other rehabilitation professionals to help patients return to peak function, wellness and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with sports-related injuries, orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
- Deliver hands-on therapy and prescribe therapeutic exercises to restore function, strength, and mobility.
- Educate patients on injury and fall risk prevention, recovery strategies, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with referring physicians and interdisciplinary team members in the community to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Stay current with best practices and advancements in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active Physical Therapy license in Virginia.
Experience
- Preferred: 1+ years in outpatient orthopedics or sports medicine.
- New graduates with strong interest in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehab are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (112 salary observations; 257 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 9,822 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% 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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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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