Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$60K–$85K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
The Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy is a nationally recognized Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physical Therapy group in Virginia.
The Jackson Clinics is a physical therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy group committed to providing a level of care and a patient experience, unlike the "average physical therapy clinic." We provide care for our patients specific to their individual needs and presentations.
We have an innovative treatment model that allows you to truly focus on each patient every visit and for patients to receive more individualized attention and care.
Reach out to learn more about our "Complete Care Initiative," which is intended to truly help our patients fully recover not just for the moment but for all the moments to come.
At The Jackson Clinics, we also believe that education makes a difference. That is why our new hire package includes a 2-week new hire orientation program. New hires also enjoy one-on-one mentoring with seasoned team members for the first 90 days.
Job Description
We are seeking a fun and energetic Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of highly motivated individuals. Our clinics provide a fast-paced and highly rewarding work environment, in which you can grow, learn, and earn competitive compensation - $60,000 - $85,000 depending on experience!
Unlimited access to continuing professional education for ALL of our clinical team members, including 17+ courses taught in-house per year.
PTAs thrive through one-on-one mentorship with seasoned professionals who support their growth and development!
Incredible professional growth and earning potential!
Qualifications
- Graduate from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Exercise, manual-based skills with sports rehabilitation experience
- Current state of Virginia license or license eligible
- Excellent patient care and communication skills with the ability to multitask while providing an exceptional experience for anyone who enters the clinic
- A passion for physical therapy and patient care
Outgoing and energetic personality. Most importantly – you need to have FUN while you work!
- The mindset and determination to emotionally invest and crush all your work goals
- Additional Information
Our Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Excellent benefits package including 401(k)!
- Health/Dental/RX Benefits.
- Paid Time Off, plus Major Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Get to interact with a great team, support staff, and so much more!
Compensation: USD 60000.00 - USD 85000.00 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized physical therapy care to patients in an outpatient setting using an innovative treatment model. Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure patient recovery and maintain high standards of clinical service.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (514 salary observations; 1,988 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Virginia vs national | $95k median in Virginia | $94k nationally (+1%)514 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Virginia | 812 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Herndon
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $610k≈ 10.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,382/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 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.