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Fredericksburg, Virginia

Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient - CHOR Therapy Center Fredericksburg

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$117k

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Job Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The Physical Therapist Clinician II is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record.

The therapist acts as a consultant to various patient populations.

The Physical Therapist Clinician II provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may rotate through our various clinical service areas.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy Education/training PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, discharge planning.

Ordering equipment. Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers.

Employee is a senior member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving. The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

Additional position requirements: Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs.

Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Ranges

  • Physical Therapist I: $68,660.80 - $106,433.60
  • Physical Therapist II: $75,524.80 - $117,083.20
  • Physical Therapist III: $83,096.00 - $128,772.80

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering physical therapy care to pediatric patients and documenting treatment in medical records. They also provide instruction to support staff and students while participating in discharge planning and clinical rounds.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A minimum of one year of work experience and graduation from an accredited School of Physical Therapy are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPediatric physical therapyPatient instructionSupervisionEquipment ordering

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$76k–$117kPediatrics median $98k (middle half $93k–$110k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Virginia19 active450 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onVirginia Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment829 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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12
<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$135k-150k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 450 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Fredericksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,061/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.