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Pathways Healthcare
Alexandria, Virginia

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Pathways?

  • Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
  • Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
  • Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Position Details

  • Main Office location: Springfield, VA
  • Service Area: Alexandria and Surrounding Areas
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Per Visit Rates Apply

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients in accordance with a written physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, evaluating the home environment, and determining the potential for rehabilitation, including muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion.

Initiate and develop individualized physical therapy programs for patients while also instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members involved in the patient's care. Actively participate in case conferences to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated treatment approach.

Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and, when necessary, train patients in the use of prosthetic devices. Additionally, provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

Participate in discharge planning for patients, identifying their ongoing needs and referring them to other home health services as required.

Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on the achievement of goals, following the guidelines set forth by the Organization policy.

Offer physical therapy assistant consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated, and actively engage in the peer consultation process to enhance the overall quality of care.

Qualifications

  • Possess a degree as a physical therapist approved by an accredited organization.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist (preferred), with priority given to those with community/home health experience is desirable.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational abilities.
  • Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Our Benefits

  • Per Visit Rate
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match

Flexible Schedule

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation PlanningGait TrainingRange of Motion EvaluationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCase Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (462 salary observations; 1,951 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,150 salary observations; 55,931 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Per Diem) at Pathways Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,654 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 37 employers

13
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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$75/hr
#3

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$75/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,654 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 Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Visit Rate
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) Match
Flexible schedule