Lead Physical Therapist: Assisted Living Facility

Link Rehab and Wellness

Petersburg, Virginia on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026

Job description

Link Rehab and Wellness is looking to hire a passionate Lead Physical Therapist, interested in working at an assisted living facility. The Lead Therapist is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations of the therapy team onsite. This is a great opportunity for a therapist to grow in their career and broaden their managerial skill set!

Responsibilities:

Caseload development for all disciplines (OT/PT/ST)
Supporting therapy staff (provide staff oversight, staff scheduling, patient scheduling, coverage)
Creating and maintaining relationships with center management
Ensuring highest level of integrity and ethics are upheld by therapy team
Assist with retrieving scripts/doctor’s orders as requested by DOR
Complete evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to CMS guidelines and as allowed by license
Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician and allowed by license
Supervise assistants as requested by DOR
Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care
Adhere to scheduled hours
Demonstrate professionalism at all times

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: An Associates, Bachelor’s, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
License and Certification: A valid Virginia state license to practice Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology and state certifications as required.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders.
Leadership Abilities: The ability to inspire and lead a team, manage conflicts, and make strategic decisions.
Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of speech and language disorders, assessment, and treatment techniques.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

Flexible Schedule
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time)
Vacation, Six Paid Flexible Holidays and Sick Time (Full time)
CEUs through MedBridge (Full Time)
401K (Full Time)

Compensation (from employer):
51–64 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Manage therapy operations, supervise staff, and deliver patient-centered care at assisted living.

Job title

Lead Physical Therapist

Experience level

credentials and license required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Petersburg, Virginia, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

51–64 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

state licensecommunicationleadershiptherapy techniques

Preferred skills

disability assessmentteam management

Specializations

physical therapyspeech-language pathology

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Petersburg, VA, USA

On-site City