
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.53
- Weekly
- $2,395
- Yearly (full-time)
- $124,540
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $66.53/hour — 36% 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
- 114 open Physical Therapist jobs in Virginia from 8 agencies, 11 of them in Chesapeake.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $115/hour, median $49.88/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Virginia: $48.78/hour ($101,462/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($61.38/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist – Home Health in Chesapeake, VA
Join our healthcare team as a Home Health Physical Therapist in Chesapeake, Virginia, and make a meaningful impact during this 13-week travel assignment. Help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve independence in the comfort of their homes while enjoying Coastal Virginia living near Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Travel Physical Therapy Job Details
- Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
- Job Type: Travel Physical Therapist contract
- Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,480
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday through Friday
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Expected Caseload: Approximately 6–7 weighted visits per day
- Weekend Coverage: Approximately every fourth or fifth weekend for Physical Therapy; weekend coverage may be limited to orthopedic cases
- Additional Assignment Information: Mileage reimbursement is provided at the applicable IRS rate. This opportunity is open to first-time travelers.
Home Health Physical Therapist Requirements
- At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required
- Previous Home Health Physical Therapist experience preferred
- Current Virginia Physical Therapist license or compact privilege required; license must be in hand at submission
- Current CPR certification required
- MatrixCare or Epic experience preferred, but not required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to provide safe, independent patient care in home-based settings
Home Health Physical Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
- Administer medically prescribed treatments for patients recovering from injuries or managing muscle, nerve, joint, and bone conditions
- Provide education and practical guidance to patients and caregivers
- Direct patient participation in therapeutic activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance functional performance
- Work toward improved mobility, pain relief, functional recovery, and prevention of disability
- Participate in discharge planning and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
- Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with applicable policies and clinical standards
Life in Chesapeake, Virginia
Located in Coastal Virginia near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Chesapeake offers scenic waterways, accessible hiking trails, community amenities, and outdoor recreation. Apply now to explore this Virginia travel Physical Therapy job and help patients achieve greater independence at home.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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