Physical Therapist - Salem, VA!
Listed compensation
$75K–$90K depending on experience
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
University Physical Therapy is the premier choice for exceptional sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. Our commitment to evidence-based quality care and patient outcomes is unparalleled. We foster a culture of innovative and personalized therapeutic planning, education, and intervention.
- Competitive salary - $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.
- $10k Sign-On/Retention Bonus!
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off, to show our care and appreciation for your hard work.
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
- Clinic mentorship, training, and support.
- Employee discount plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment.
Job Description
University Physical Therapy – Salem is seeking a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine team. This role focuses on providing evidence-based care to patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, and performance-related conditions. You will work in a collaborative environment with other rehabilitation professionals to help patients return to peak function, wellness and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with sports-related injuries, orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
- Deliver hands-on therapy and prescribe therapeutic exercises to restore function, strength, and mobility.
- Educate patients on injury and fall risk prevention, recovery strategies, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and interdisciplinary team members in the community to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Stay current with best practices and advancements in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active Physical Therapy license in Virginia.
Experience
- Preferred: 1+ years in outpatient orthopedics or sports medicine.
- New graduates with strong interest in sports rehab are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 90000 - yearly
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Salem, VA! 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 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Living in Salem
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $296k≈ 3.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,631/mo≈ 26% 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.