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Functional Pathways
Lexington, Virginia

Physical Therapist Director of Rehabilitation

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$54/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Kendal at Lexington - Lexington, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $35.00 - $54.00Hourly, Join Our Team at Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA! Are you an experienced and dedicated Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding career opportunity as a Director of Rehab? Look no further! Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA, invites you to lead our therapy team. Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply!

About Us

Kendal at Lexington is a premier continuing care retirement community located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, VA. As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff and provide high-quality care to a diverse group of residents.

With its focus on person-centered care, beautiful campus, and proximity to nearby landmarks such as the Virginia Military Institute and the Natural Bridge State Park, Kendal at Lexington is an ideal workplace for those looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others in a scenic and inspiring environment.

Come grow with us. Apply today! Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Functional Pathways has provided world-class clinical services for 30 years, offering therapists the opportunity to work with evidence-based programs across the full continuum of care.

Our holistic, patient-centered approach addresses neurological, cardiopulmonary, cognitive, and musculoskeletal needs, incorporating innovative treatments such as aquatic therapy and non-invasive interventions.

Therapists receive training and certification in specialty programs through our CORE4+ and Wellness offerings, with company-paid CEUs through MedBridge available to full-time and part-time team members to support ongoing professional growth.

At Functional Pathways, team members help improve patient outcomes while working in a collaborative, wellness-focused environment.

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Director of Rehab supports the RM, RVP, and Operations Team to ensure the efficient operation of the facility rehab department. Serving as the liaison between Functional Pathways, the facility, and rehab staff, the Director of Rehab plays a crucial role in coordinating and integrating care.

Responsibilities/Requirements

Must have an Associate (PTA or COTA) or a minimum of a Bachelor (PT, OT or SLP) of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy, or Masters of Speech-Language Pathology. Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. Two years clinical experience preferred, with experience in geriatric care. Management experience in the skilled setting, preferred.

Comprehensive leadership skills and ability to supervise. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Competence in maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Support the regional manager, regional vice president, and operations team in ensuring the efficient operation of the facility's rehabilitation department. Serve as the liaison among Functional Pathways, the facility, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate and integrate care.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree for a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapy assistant, or at least a bachelor's degree for a physical therapist or occupational therapist; speech-language pathologists must have a master's degree. Candidates must hold an active state license and meet applicable certification and screening requirements; two years of clinical experience, geriatric care experience, and skilled-setting management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Rehabilitation Department OperationsClinical Care CoordinationStaff SupervisionOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (371 salary observations; 1,557 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,596 salary observations; 51,209 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% 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)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
30%
Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,647/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 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 Functional Pathways

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Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-paid CEUs through MedBridge
Supportive family environment
Training and certification in specialty programs