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Salem, Virginia

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82K - $90K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) | Outpatient Clinic | Full-time | 1967 Electric Rd., Suite 10, Salem, VA 24153

Lucas Therapies, a H2 Health company, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team in Salem, Virginia.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building strong patient relationships and advancing your career, you'll find a rewarding environment with a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate eager to begin your career, you'll be supported through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

At Lucas Therapies, you'll work with a diverse outpatient population and provide individualized, evidence-based care to patients recovering from injury, surgery, and a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. You'll collaborate with an experienced clinical team dedicated to helping patients improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy most while delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Your Role

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.

Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and overall quality of life.

Treat a variety of orthopedic, post-operative, musculoskeletal, balance, vestibular, and mobility-related conditions.

Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal outcomes.

  • Educate patients on injury prevention, wellness, and home exercise programs.
  • Utilize Scribe AI-powered documentation technology to streamline documentation and maximize patient care time.
  • Utilize the Raintree EMR platform for documentation, scheduling, and patient management.

Work within a manageable caseload environment, typically targeting approximately 10-12 patient visits per day for full-time outpatient clinicians.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent legacy degree (MSPT/MPT/BPT) from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.

  • Current Virginia Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
  • CPR certification or willingness to obtain as required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Competitive Compensation: $82,000 - 90,000 annually
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition loan reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefit options
  • Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Monday-Friday schedule with work-life balance
  • Strong administrative support
  • Collaborative, patient-first culture
  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
  • H2U continuing education resources and live CEU opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career advancement within the H2 Health family

If you're looking for an organization that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth while empowering you to deliver exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with H2 Health.

H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and deliver evidence-based treatment interventions to improve mobility, strength, and function. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and patients to develop individualized plans of care and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent and a current Virginia Physical Therapist license. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationOrthopedic rehabilitationPost-operative careMusculoskeletal therapyVestibular therapyBalance trainingMobility restorationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

H2 Health ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient at H2 Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
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 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Performance-based bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition loan reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid life insurance