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Richmond, Virginia

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$35/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Cedarfield Retirement - Richmond, VA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00Hourly

Join Our Team at Cedarfield Retirement in Richmond, VA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Cedarfield Retirement in Richmond, VA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us: Cedarfield Retirement, located in western Henrico County, Virginia, is a premier Pinnacle Living community dedicated to enriching residents’ lives. Situated on a beautiful 90-acre campus, Cedarfield offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Health Care Center, and Memory Support.

Nearby landmarks include the town of Short Pump, and the community provides an active resort-style lifestyle balanced by peaceful relaxation. 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!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **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

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the Registered Physical Therapist and the physician. They are responsible for providing professional and competent care to residents within the retirement community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationRehabilitationTherapeutic ExercisePatient Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (484 salary observations; 1,969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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 ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$58k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $70k (middle half $66k–$72k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$96k median in Virginia$94k nationally (+2%)484 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$65k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Virginia787 active21,533 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment831 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$75k
3
$75k-80k
1
$81k
1
$87k
1
$90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 9 employers
CME allowance
92%
401k / retirement match
75%
Loan repayment
50%
Sign-on bonus
42%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Gainesville, Virginia

$62k-$90k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring · Chicopee, Massachusetts

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (License Required)

$30-$39/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$58k-$79k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.