Physical Therapist Float - Inpatient

Sheltering Arms Institute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) with match

Generous PTO

EAP support

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness resources and discounts

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Institute in Virginia seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Float to join the inpatient team. The PT provides quality, patient-centered physical therapy services including patient examination (ages 12+), development and administration of a treatment plan, documentation and communication with team members, and supervision of staff.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PT program, Virginia licensure or eligibility, CPR certification, and inpatient rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Virginia licensure to practice or eligibility.
• Healthcare CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, comprehensive physical therapy services (ages 12+).
• Develop and administer a treatment plan, document and communicate with the care team.
• Supervise therapy staff and rotate through inpatient areas as needed.

Skills

Inpatient rehab

Education

PT program graduate

Job description

Physical Therapist Float – Inpatient

Sheltering Arms Institute is a non‑profit, state‑of‑the‑science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers, created through a joint venture between Sheltering Arms and VCU Health. Bringing together Sheltering Arms’ trusted brand and clinical reputation with VCU Health’s nationally ranked programs and research, the Institute delivers an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care grounded in advanced technology, research, and evidence‑based treatment.

Ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals—and the top rehabilitation provider in Virginia—by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as a Top Workplace nationally by USA Today and in Central Virginia by Richmond Times-Dispatch, our culture empowers team members to grow, innovate, and contribute to a shared mission: delivering superior outcomes and redefining what’s possible in rehabilitation.

At Sheltering Arms Institute, you’ll join a collaborative, patient‑centered environment where your ideas, expertise, and passion can make a meaningful difference.

If you’re driven to make an impact and help shape the future of rehabilitative care, we invite you to join us in reinventing rehabilitation for life beyond limits.

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a full‑time Physical Therapist Float to join the inpatient team. The Physical Therapist provides quality, comprehensive, patient‑centered physical therapy services including patient examination (ages 12+), development and administration of a treatment plan, documentation and communication with team members, and clinical direction and supervision to licensed/non‑licensed personnel. Instructs therapy support staff, students, other team members, and patient and/or caregivers. May rotate through clinical areas.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience/expertise in inpatient rehabilitation

Education/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy educational program required.
• Virginia licensure to practice or eligibility and application for licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of the Virginia State Board of Health Professions required.
• Healthcare professionals CPR certification required.
• Doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapy programs and/or specialty practice certification preferred.

Compensation

• $38.00 - $56.00 per hour
• This range reflects our commitment to pay equity and market‑competitive compensation.
• Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) with match
• Generous PTO
• EAP support
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness resources and employee discounts

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.