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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Company : Reliant Rehabilitation
Location : Arlington, VA, 22204
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 24 December 2025
Overview
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FULL TIME & PRN schedules available!
When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company.We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered.Why Reliant:
- Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
- Great Corporate Support
- Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
- A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry
- Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development
Reliant Benefits May Include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Multiple plans to choose from
- Life Insurance (Free and add-on)
- 401K
- PTO (Increased over time)
- Competitive Pay Packages
- Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability
- CEU Courses provided by CEU 360
- Tuition Repayment Programs
- Clinical Leadership Support
- Flexible Schedules
Responsibilities
Physical Therapist
Summary:Provides physical therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provides quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and Rehab Techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintains professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy
- Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
- Directly supervise PTA and Rehab Tech in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
- Build a strong physical therapy program
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
- Maintain a valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
- Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
Computer Skills:
- Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
- Basic Internet navigation skills
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid physical therapist state license
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Frequently asked questions
Reliant Rehabilitation fosters growth by providing a clinical ladder, continuing education through CEU 360, and leadership development. Therapists can enhance skills and advance within a company that values internal promotion and extensive clinical mentorship in skilled nursing and long-term acute care settings.
Doctors of Physical Therapy at Reliant oversee PTAs and rehab techs during treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and compliance with state practice acts and OBRA guidelines while promoting clinical skill development and patient-focused care within skilled nursing facilities.
A valid state license for physical therapy is mandatory in Virginia. Additionally, staying current with continuing education credits, infection control protocols, and understanding payment models relevant to skilled nursing facilities ensures compliance and quality patient care.
Yes, Reliant offers full-time and PRN schedules tailored to therapists' needs, providing flexibility that supports work-life balance while addressing the rehab demands of Arlington’s skilled nursing and acute hospital facilities.
Arlington’s aging population and numerous healthcare facilities create strong demand for skilled physical therapists. This demand, combined with Reliant’s presence in 38+ states, positions Arlington as a competitive market with ample job openings and career advancement prospects.
Doctors of Physical Therapy in Arlington typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually. Reliant Rehabilitation supplements competitive pay with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and tuition repayment programs, enhancing overall compensation.
Absolutely. Reliant emphasizes ongoing education with CEU courses and leadership training designed by experienced therapists. This approach supports doctors of physical therapy in refining clinical expertise and ascending to management or specialized roles.
Reliant prioritizes patient-centered care in skilled nursing and LTACH settings, with doctors managing treatment plans, supervising PTAs and techs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This layered responsibility enhances clinical leadership opportunities unique to Reliant’s therapy model.
Reliant’s therapist-led management and strong corporate support foster a culture of growth and compliance. Arlington therapists benefit from exposure to diverse patient populations in SNFs and LTACHs, with access to proprietary protocols and comprehensive clinical resources.
Reliant promotes a collaborative, supportive environment driven by therapists with clinical frontline experience. Emphasis on professional respect, leadership from within, and teamwork aligns with Arlington’s healthcare community values, enhancing job satisfaction and retention.