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GHR HealthcareFalls Church, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Falls Church, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.72
Weekly
$1,970
Yearly (full-time)
$102,440
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $54.72/hour — 12% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia ($48.78/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia right now

  • 108 open Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia from 8 agencies, 2 of them in Falls Church.
  • Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $115/hour, median $49.21/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist pay in Virginia: $48.78/hour ($101,462/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($61.38/hour across 12 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Hospital Assignment in Falls Church, Virginia

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week travel physical therapy assignment in a hospital setting in Falls Church, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for a patient-focused clinician who enjoys developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, and helping patients progress toward safe discharge and a return to community activities.

Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., Falls Church offers convenient access to vibrant cultural attractions, diverse dining, scenic parks, and extensive metropolitan-area amenities while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist seeking Virginia travel PT jobs.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

  • Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital
  • Assignment Type: Travel Physical Therapy
  • Location: Falls Church, Virginia
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900–$2,040
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: Day shifts, 5 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Openings: 2

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapist experience
  • Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Virginia
  • Current BLS certification required before the first shift
  • Ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered physical therapy care in a hospital environment
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Commitment to professional ethics, patient confidentiality, workplace safety, and applicable physical therapy practice standards

Physical Therapy Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and use clinical reasoning to develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans and measurable goals.
  • Implement, modify, and progress treatment plans based on patient needs, physician direction, and clinical response.
  • Provide individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions as appropriate for patient care needs.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to address barriers to discharge and support safe transitions of care.
  • Coordinate equipment trials, recommendations, patient and family education, home exercise programs, and follow-up services.
  • Document evaluations, daily treatment, goals, functional outcomes, medical necessity, discharge information, and charges accurately and promptly.
  • Ensure treatment is delivered under valid physician orders and in accordance with applicable regulatory and facility requirements.
  • Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers regarding physical therapy services, safety, and strategies that support functional independence.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow established standards for infection prevention, patient handling, and fall prevention.
  • Participate in continuing education, quality improvement activities, student development, and professional growth initiatives as assigned.

Apply now to join the healthcare team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Falls Church, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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