Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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

FSA/HSA

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a full‑time Physical Therapist - Outpatient to join our Reynolds Center, dividing time between Industrial Rehabilitation Services and Outpatient Therapy. The program includes Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Hardening/Conditioning, and Movement Tolerance Testing in a collaborative rehab environment.

Qualified applicants will have Virginia PT licensure or eligibility, CPR certification, and a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy; outpatient and industrial

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Virginia licensure eligibility required or licensure by the Virginia Board of Health Professions.
• Healthcare CPR certification required.
• Doctoral degree or specialty certification preferred.

Skills

Outpatient rehab experience

Industrial rehab experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Virginia PT licensure eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient

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.

Physical Therapist – Outpatient

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.

We have a current opening for a full‑time Physical Therapist - Outpatient. This position provides coverage at our Reynolds Center and will be dividing their time between Industrial Rehabilitation Services and Outpatient Therapy. The Industrial Rehabilitation Program provides the following services: Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE’s), Impairment Ratings (IRs), Work Hardening (WH) and Work Conditioning (WC) services to typically workman’s compensation clients. This program also provides Movement Tolerance Testing for those patients who are not covered by workman’s compensation.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience/expertise in outpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in Industrial Rehabilitation is a plus, but we are willing to train.

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.