Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Virginia
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads metros, where large regional health systems like Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, and VCU Health maintain active outpatient, rehabilitation, and long-term care hiring programs. Demand is strongest in orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric care, and pediatric therapy, with openings ranging from new-graduate positions to experienced leads in hospital-based and specialty outpatient settings. Virginia's growing older adult population and its dense network of continuing care communities have kept this market among the most active in the mid-Atlantic region. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
The Rehabilitation Aide (equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions) will assist the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the physical therapists as well as the physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.
Benefits offered with this part-time position:
- Bi-annual pay increase opportunity
- Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
- Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
- SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
- HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
- KinderCare Discount
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Bereavement Time Off & Resources (part-time and full-time employees)
- Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments to put on and remove supportive devices, assists physical therapists during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment
- Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff
- Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc
- Cleans work area and equipment after treatment
- Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets
- Maintaining restrooms and other areas such as windows as needed. Restocks with paper towels, tissue paper, soap and supplies
- Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and filing paper work and charts
- Assist patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory
- Work Experience: Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred
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Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Strong communication and presentation skills-written and verbal
- Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production
- Attention to detail and time management skills are required
- Patient/Client Satisfaction: Providing care/service that exceeds expectations
- Energetic and a team player
- Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
- Complete tasks thoroughly
- Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
- Internal office
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low
Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
Position Summary:
The Rehabilitation Aide (equivalent to rehabilitation technician and physical therapy aide positions) will assist the Patient Experience Coordinator and clinicians by performing requested administrative and clinical duties. They will greet patients as they arrive to the clinic and work alongside the physical therapists as well as the physical therapist assistants during patient treatment. These duties will be conducted in compliance with state practice act requirements.
Benefits offered with this part-time position:
- Bi-annual pay increase opportunity
- Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
- Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
- SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
- HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
- KinderCare Discount
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Bereavement Time Off & Resources (part-time and full-time employees)
- Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.
- Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments to put on and remove supportive devices, assists physical therapists during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatment
- Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff
- Provides routine treatments, such as hot/cold packs, and other modalities such as Ultrasounds, Electrical stimulation, etc
- Cleans work area and equipment after treatment
- Washes linens/towels, folds and maintains linen cabinets
- Maintaining restrooms and other areas such as windows as needed. Restocks with paper towels, tissue paper, soap and supplies
- Assists patient experience coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments and filing paper work and charts
- Assist patient experience coordinator with keeping track of both non-medical and medical supplies for the clinic and may order inventory
- Work Experience: Previous Clinical Aide or Rehab Tech experience preferred
-
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Strong communication and presentation skills-written and verbal
- Ability to clearly document all projects and manage production
- Attention to detail and time management skills are required
- Patient/Client Satisfaction: Providing care/service that exceeds expectations
- Energetic and a team player
- Able to demonstrate compassion toward patients
- Complete tasks thoroughly
- Basic knowledge of office equipment preferred
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
- Internal office
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low
Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
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Physical Therapy Assistant Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Pivot Physical Therapy25
- Bon Secours14
- Riverside Health5
- Powerback Rehabilitation5
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs across Virginia.
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions
- Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
- Demonstrated experience with outpatient orthopedic or musculoskeletal rehabilitation caseloads
- Ability to document patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and supervising therapists
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapy assistant in Virginia?
You become a physical therapy assistant in Virginia by completing an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assisting program, then passing the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. You must then apply for licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions, which oversees PTA credentials in the state. Virginia does not grant licensure by endorsement automatically, so applicants from other states must still meet Virginia's requirements and submit a separate application to the Board of Physical Therapy.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Virginia?
Employers hiring physical therapy assistants in Virginia right now include Pivot Physical Therapy, Bon Secours, and Riverside Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large integrated health systems and long-term care networks means hiring is fairly consistent year-round across both acute and outpatient settings.
Which Virginia cities have the most physical therapy assistant jobs?
Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Richmond lead Virginia for physical therapy assistant openings. Richmond and Northern Virginia drive volume through their dense concentration of hospital systems, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and continuing care retirement communities, while Hampton Roads benefits from a large military-connected population and the major health networks that serve it.
Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy assisting is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 3% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be administrative, telehealth-support, or care coordination roles rather than direct patient treatment positions.
How can I get hired as a physical therapy assistant in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or student clinical affiliation programs at Virginia health systems such as Sentara Healthcare or Inova Health System, both of which regularly bring on new PTAs through structured onboarding cohorts. Lateral moves from physical therapy aide or rehabilitation technician roles are common and give you documented clinical exposure that hiring managers recognize. Holding an active Virginia PTA license before applying, even without post-graduate experience, is the single credential that moves a candidate past initial screening at most Virginia employers.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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