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Valley Health System
Blacksburg, Virginia

Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation, Per Diem, Day

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45.52 - $56.90/hr

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: To plan, organize, and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients in a variety of age groups according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. To collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team. EDUCATION: Graduation from a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital, nursing home, school situation, or rehabilitation in the field of physical therapy preferred. Some home care experience preferred SPECIAL SKILLS: Current and Valid New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist. Current BLS Certification. Current and valid CPR certification.

Keyboard Skills. Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details. Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs. *Driver`s License - current and valid driver`s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job. Job Location Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e. g. Short-term and Long-term Dis

  • ability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reli
  • ability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range

$45.52 - $56.90 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, dis

  • ability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, li
  • ability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived dis
  • ability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and implement specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients across various age groups. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid New Jersey state license. BLS and CPR certifications are mandatory, and at least one year of experience in acute care or rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationPatient CommunicationDetail Orientation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (369 salary observations; 1,689 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 46 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 43% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
6%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Blacksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Typical market rent
$1,750/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 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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About Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Paramus, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Group Term Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Wellness Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance