
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.63
- Weekly
- $1,825
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,900
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $45.63/hour — 6% below 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, 40 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, 11 of them in Richmond.
- 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).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient Physical Therapy Assignment in Richmond, Virginia
Advance your physical therapy career with a 13-week travel PT assignment in Richmond, Virginia. Join an outpatient healthcare team evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and improving mobility and functional outcomes.
Travel Physical Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Healthcare Setting: Outpatient physical therapy
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 8-hour shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Assignment Type: Travel physical therapy job
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Doctorate or degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- At least 2 years of outpatient physical therapy clinical experience
- Active physical therapist license in the state where services are provided
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and patient education skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
- New graduates are not eligible for this travel physical therapist assignment
Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and identify patient functional limitations
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized outpatient treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction
- Establish measurable goals focused on functional improvement, mobility, and progression toward discharge
- Provide physical therapy services and direct patient care in accordance with applicable orders, regulations, and practice standards
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, goals, functional outcomes, medical necessity, and charges accurately and promptly
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and strategies for returning to community activities
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, safe equipment use, and awareness of workplace hazards
- Participate in student education and provide appropriate supervision when assigned
- Maintain professional licensure, complete required continuing education, and follow applicable physical therapy practice standards
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support a collaborative, patient-centered outpatient care environment
Why Work in Richmond, Virginia?
Richmond offers a welcoming blend of historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the James River. Discover the city while building your experience through this Virginia physical therapy travel assignment.
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel physical therapist in Richmond, Virginia.
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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