About This Role
This position involves delivering physical therapy services to patients in multiple outpatient settings around the Mechanicsburg area. You'll travel between locations to conduct assessments, design treatment plans, and lead therapy sessions for patients of various ages and conditions. The role combines clinical decision-making with direct patient care, requiring strong communication skills to educate patients on exercises and recovery strategies. You'll work with an established healthcare organization that operates across nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home-based care settings. This is ideal for a PT who enjoys variety in their work environment, values mobility and independence during the workday, and wants to make a tangible impact on patient outcomes across different care settings.
$25–$45/hr
Long-term care / Rehabilitation / Home health
Days
PT license
$110,000.00 /Yr
5 years of progressively responsible PT experience
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members. Paid Time Off: …
Location & Routes
- Base city: Mechanicsburg, VA
Benefits & Bonuses
- We offer Medical
- Dental
- and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members. Paid Time Off: …
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active PT license in good standing in the state of employment
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Therapy Jobs in Mechanicsburg, VA
Mechanicsburg, Virginia therapy jobs include PT, OT, SLP and mental health positions across clinics, hospitals, schools and home health agencies.
Therapists in Mechanicsburg can find roles in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, school-based settings and telehealth. New grads and experienced clinicians are both in demand.
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Overview: At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you. Why Powerback?
Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members. Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field. Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role. Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program. Responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient’s private residence or in a patient’s room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as: Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training Functional training Manual therapy Airway clearance techniques Integumentary repair and protection Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities Health and Wellness Education on Chronic Disease Management Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk Case Management in the home and community Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices included orthotics and prosthetics. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment. Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients. Performs home and community mobility assessments and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility; and They must have a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or They must have a Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or They must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy. Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence. Posted Salary Range: USD $79,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.