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Riverside Health System
Hampton, Virginia

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38 - $42/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $38.00 - $42.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs Overview A Physical Therapist Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals.

The Physical Therapist Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated by the Therapist.

Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly. Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist. Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications Education Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) or Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required) Experience 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at riversideonline.com.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements individualized care plans to help patients with acute and chronic conditions maximize their quality of life. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic interventions, recording patient progress, and providing patient education.

Requirements

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and a valid Virginia PTA license. CPR/BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTherapeutic ExerciseGait TrainingPlan Of Care ImplementationMobility ImprovementPain Relief

Physical Therapist Career Context

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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$75k
3
$79k
0
$80k-85k
3
$85k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees