
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.75
- Weekly
- $1,790
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,080
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $44.75/hour — 8% 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 Job in Richmond, VA
Join a dynamic outpatient therapy team in Richmond, Virginia, and help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence through personalized, goal-focused care. This travel Physical Therapist assignment offers the chance to work in a well-established outpatient clinic while enjoying a vibrant city known for history, culture, great dining, and easy access to parks and riverfront activities.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Job
- Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Location: Richmond, VA 23230
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,790 - $1,920
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts; schedule may vary
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) licensure in good standing
- 2 years of outpatient clinical experience preferred
- Outpatient orthopedic experience strongly preferred
- CPR certification required
- New graduates are not being considered for this role
- Strong clinical reasoning, documentation, and patient education skills
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction
- Implement and modify therapy interventions to support safe, effective progress toward discharge
- Provide patient education and guidance to patients, families, students, and coworkers
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, goal writing, and charge entry
- Ensure care is delivered within signed physician orders and applicable insurance guidelines
- Promote patient safety and follow clinic standards for safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety
- Support student learning when assigned and contribute to a positive clinical learning environment
- Participate in professional growth, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to state practice standards
If you are an experienced outpatient Physical Therapist looking for travel therapy jobs in Richmond, VA, we encourage you to apply now. Join a supportive healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in patient rehabilitation today.
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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