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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287 East South Boulevard Petersburg, VA 23805
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – Full Time
CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Petersburg Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, VA, WV
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze
- Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back
- Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance
- Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care
- Paid CEU Online Library
Qualifications:
- A Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from an Accredited Program.
- Hold a valid or pending State Physical Therapy Assistant License
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
- Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence.
- Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of other members of team involved in the treatment plan and family members.
- Opportunity to work at multiple centers, where you can serve a wide variety of patient needs.
Job Address:
287 East South Boulevard Petersburg, VA 23805
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – Full Time
CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Petersburg Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, VA, WV
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze
- Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back
- Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance
- Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care
- Paid CEU Online Library
Qualifications:
- A Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from an Accredited Program.
- Hold a valid or pending State Physical Therapy Assistant License
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
- Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence.
- Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of other members of team involved in the treatment plan and family members.
- Opportunity to work at multiple centers, where you can serve a wide variety of patient needs.
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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
- Bon Secours13
- Pivot Physical Therapy13
- Saber Healthcare9
- Powerback Rehabilitation7
- Sentara6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 Bon Secours, Pivot Physical Therapy, and Saber Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Fredericksburg 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 6% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 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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