Travel Physical Therapist Job – Inpatient Acute Care Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia

Travel Physical Therapist needed for a 13-week inpatient acute care assignment in Petersburg, VA. Bring your acute care and inpatient rehab experience to a fast-paced hospital setting while helping patients improve mobility, restore function, and support safe recovery in the greater Richmond area.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Physical Therapist
• Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital
• Location: Petersburg, VA 23805
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/5/2026
• Schedule: Days, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend days per month
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030 – $2,190

Job Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• BLS and CPR certification required
• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care hospital experience and/or inpatient rehab experience required
• No new graduates unless the candidate has at least 6 months of recent acute care experience during the first year after graduation
• Strong knowledge of age-specific care for pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment with changing priorities
• Ability to lift, transfer, and mobilize patients safely as needed

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans with measurable goals
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions and daily direct patient care
• Reassess patient progress and update plans of care as needed
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic procedures and home exercise strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of treatment and patient progress
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, effective discharge planning
• Supervise and co-sign PTA treatment interventions when applicable
• Support student learning through clinical precepting when assigned
• Follow departmental policies related to safety, infection control, and productivity standards
• Provide care across a broad patient population, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Apply now for this Travel Physical Therapist job in Petersburg, Virginia, and join a healthcare team dedicated to quality patient care and recovery.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.