Travel PT Physical Therapist — Salem, VA — $2298 Est. Wkly - Salem, VA
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This assignment posts $2,298 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel physical therapist assignments post a median of $2,269 a week, the middle half $2,053 to $2,464, across 1,304 assignments, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Licensed in another state?
Virginia issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Virginia license, $95 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Virginia license, apply to the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (Department of Health Professions) for a license by endorsement ($140, by its own page): what Virginia asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Virginia requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (Department of Health Professions).
- An applicant by endorsement submits the application and fee, an NPTE score transfer from FSBPT, a current National Practitioner Data Bank self-query, a license verification from every jurisdiction ever licensed in, official transcripts and a fingerprint-based background check through Fieldprint. jurisdiction or Canada within the past four years; otherwise a 320-hour traineeship is required.
- Staying active: Licenses renew biennially; an active license requires at least 30 contact hours of continuing learning activities in the two years before renewal.
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation (Day Shift) in Salem, Virginia.
Location
Salem, VA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Day Shift, 07:00 - 16:30, 36 guaranteed hours per week.
Job Description
The Physical Therapist will work in the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit at Lewis Gale Medical Center, providing assessments, evaluations, and therapeutic interventions to patients. The unit features 35 beds with a patient-to-staff ratio of 4/5:1. The facility is equipped with various therapy equipment including the C-Mill, FES bike, BITs, NMES, and Excite, all supported by the Medi-tech documentation system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implement and adjust therapy interventions based on patient needs.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document therapy sessions and patient progress accurately in the Medi-tech system.
Required Experience
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist with experience in an inpatient rehab setting.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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