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Physical Therapist - Outpatient PT - Community Memorial Hospital at VCU Health

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Job Description

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

3 Ten hour days or another combination of hours to equal 30 hrs. Clinic hours are 7:30 – 6:00.

The Physical Therapist Clinician II is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record.

The therapist acts as a consultant to various patient populations.

The Physical Therapist Clinician II provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may rotate through our various clinical service areas.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy Education/training PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, discharge planning. Ordering equipment. Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers. Employee is a senior member of a self-directed team and applies his knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving. The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution. Additional position requirements: Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs. Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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Typical mid-level pay: $101k for Physical Therapists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$101k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$74k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $133k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Limited

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+11%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024