Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient

Sheltering Arms Institute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) with match

Generous PTO

EAP support

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN for outpatient services in our Virginia locations. You will evaluate and treat orthopedic and neurological conditions across a 12+ age patient population, with flexible weekday hours to align with clinic operations.

Responsibilities include patient examination, developing individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, and supervising therapy staff as needed. Virginia licensure and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility required.
• Healthcare CPR certification required.
• Doctoral degree from an accredited PT program or specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide examination and treatment planning for orthopedic and neurological conditions.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans and document progress.
• Supervise and direct therapy staff, students, and other team members as needed.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with the care team and caregivers.

Skills

Outpatient rehabilitation

Education

Graduate of an accredited PT program

Virginia licensure or eligibility

Healthcare CPR certification

Doctoral degree or specialty certification preferred

Job description

Physical Therapist PRN - 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.

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 aPhysical Therapist PRNto join the outpatient team. This position provides coverage at outpatient centers and treats orthopedic and neurological conditions. Candidates must have weekday availability to align with our outpatient clinic hours.

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience/expertise in outpatient 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

• $55.00 per hour
• This rate 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.