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Vierra Communities
Falls Church, Virginia

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • 80%better work-life than Physical Therapy peers
  • +19%Physical Therapy listings, last 30 days

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – In-House – Skilled Nursing
  • Full-time, PRN
  • Non-exempt, Essential Personnel

Vierra Falls Church, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team!

Come work in a therapy department designed for both patient healing and provider well-being. Our facility features a bright and airy open-concept therapy floor to keep your energy high throughout the day. You’ll have the space and the light you need to focus on what matters most: helping our residents regain their independence.

Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Vierra Falls Church is looking for you.

If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing in-house Physical Therapy team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care.

We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Optimize the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; complying with Minimum Data Set procedures; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
  • Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
  • Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
  • Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
  • Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
  • Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians’ orders.
  • Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment.
  • Documents result of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
  • Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patients
  • Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
  • Participates in discharge planning.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned and per JD.
  • Must be able to write, read and speak English.

Required Qualifications

  • License to practice Physical Therapy within the state
  • Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapist
  • Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals

About Vierra

Vierra Falls Church is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

Full Time Benefits

  • 7 Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
  • 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program

Disclaimer

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, treat, and develop individualized care plans for residents to help them regain independence. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, coordinating with the healthcare team, and providing adaptive devices as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license to practice Physical Therapy and have successfully completed the National Certification Examination. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at Vierra Communities a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

17
<$110k
14
$110k-125k
10
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#2

Full Time Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Monterey, California

Starting at $75/hour
#3

Physical Therapist-Early Intervention

$68-$73/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$132k-$150k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,438 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Falls Church

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$781k
Typical market rent
$2,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vierra Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

7 Holidays
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
401(k) immediate enrollment with match
Tuition Reimbursement