Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in outpatient orthopedic clinics, inpatient rehabilitation units, and skilled nursing facilities, with openings at every level from new graduate through senior clinician. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where large employers such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain ongoing PTA staffing needs. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological recovery, and pediatric therapy are the sub-specialties driving the most consistent postings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles120+
Top employerSentara
Top cityFredericksburg, VA
Cities hiring62
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Majek Rehabilitation, PLLC
Arlington, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$94k - $109k/yr
CPR Certification

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
HiredFirst
Fairfax, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$34 - $38/hr

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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$28 - $38/hr

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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
BenchMark Physical Therapy
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$28 - $35/hr
1,001-5,000

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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
CenterWell
Richmond, Virginia
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$64k - $88k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fredericksburg
7 jobs
Richmond
6 jobs
Fairfax
5 jobs
Arlington
5 jobs
Roanoke
4 jobs
Lynchburg
4 jobs
Gainesville
4 jobs
Hampton
3 jobs
Norfolk
3 jobs

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sentara5 open roles
CenterWell5 open roles
Ivy Health4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist assistant jobs across Virginia.

  • Active Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
  • Associate degree in physical therapist assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
  • Experience or clinical rotation hours in outpatient orthopedic or inpatient rehabilitation settings
  • Ability to document patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with supervising physical therapists and care teams

Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physical therapist assistant in Virginia?

You become a physical therapist assistant in Virginia by completing an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, then passing the National Physical Therapy Exam for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, which is the state body that issues and oversees PTA licenses. Virginia requires an active state license before you can work in any clinical setting.

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Virginia?

Physical therapist assistants in Virginia earn a median of about $73,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,170 for the lowest 10% to over $93,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physical therapist assistants in Virginia?

Employers hiring physical therapist assistants in Virginia right now include Sentara, CenterWell, and Ivy Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's concentration of large integrated health systems and post-acute care networks means steady hiring across both urban medical centers and suburban outpatient clinics throughout the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most physical therapist assistant jobs?

Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Fairfax are the Virginia cities with the most physical therapist assistant openings, driven by the density of major health systems and outpatient clinic networks anchored in each area. Northern Virginia benefits from proximity to large hospital campuses and a fast-growing suburban population, Richmond is home to several flagship academic medical centers, and Virginia Beach anchors a broad Hampton Roads healthcare corridor serving a large military and civilian patient base.

Are there remote physical therapist assistant jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapist assistant work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient contact for exercises, manual techniques, and functional training, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of physical therapist assistant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be administrative or care coordination roles rather than direct clinical practice.

How can I get hired as a physical therapist assistant in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at large Virginia health systems such as Inova, Sentara, or VCU Health, which regularly onboard recent CAPTE-accredited graduates for supervised clinical roles in inpatient rehab and outpatient orthopedics. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at Virginia facilities have a clear advantage, as those sites often convert strong rotation students directly. Holding an active Virginia Board of Physical Therapy license at the time of application, even without post-graduation experience, is the single most important factor in moving past initial screening.

Where can I find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that match your experience, location preference, and specialty focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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