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US Physical Therapy
Waynesboro, Virginia

Physical Therapist - $10k Sign-On Bonus!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$95k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Company Description

Rehab Associates, proudly partnered with Barren Ridge PT, is growing and seeking Clinicians who have a true passion for people!

For more than 60 years, Rehab Associates has been helping patients throughout Central Virginia move better, feel better, and live better. Today, with 19 outpatient clinics across the region, we've grown our footprint without losing sight of what matters most—creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported, empowered, and excited about their careers.

When You Join Rehab Associates, You'll Enjoy

  • Competitive compensation of $83k - $95k, PLUS profit sharing!
  • $10,00 relocation assistance and sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
  • AI-powered documentation available to every clinician, helping reduce documentation time and improve work-life balance
  • A comprehensive mentorship program lasting 12+ months and tailored to your professional goals
  • Robust continuing education with both internal and external learning opportunities
  • Monthly student loan repayment assistance
  • Clear career advancement pathways, including leadership and clinic management opportunities
  • The flexibility to develop cash-based services and expand your clinical practice
  • A nationally recognized team known for exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence

Expand Your Expertise! We offer specialty practice opportunities in Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Concussion, Spine, TMJ, Foot & Ankle, and many other clinical specialties. Whether you're looking to develop a niche or grow your skills, we'll support your professional interests with mentorship and continuing education support!

Job Description

  • Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
  • Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
  • Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
  • Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
  • Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
  • Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.

Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.

Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Physical Therapy program.
  • Current Virginia Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one before employment.
  • Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
  • Experience or interest in outpatient orthopedic care, including balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in an outpatient setting.
  • Comfortable working independently while effectively managing a diverse patient caseload.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient education skills.
  • Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Additional Information
  • We believe in investing in our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (100% vested on your first day)
  • Generous paid time off — 21 days in your first year

Compensation: USD 83000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver physical therapy treatments in an outpatient setting. Document patient progress and communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, insurers, and support staff while overseeing care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningBalance RehabilitationPatient CommunicationCaregiver CommunicationMedical Record DocumentationCaseload Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (533 salary observations; 1,816 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $103k (middle half $95k–$120k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Virginia vs national$95k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+1%)533 state / 13,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia794 active21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentVirginia Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment835 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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14
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
Loan repayment
37% this job
Relocation assistance
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation $83k-$95k plus profit sharing
$10,000 relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
AI-powered documentation to reduce documentation time
12+ month mentorship program
Robust continuing education
Monthly student loan repayment assistance
Career advancement pathways
Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Living in Waynesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,398/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
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.

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