Physical Therapist (Per Diem)
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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
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.
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