<p>A permanent, full-time Physical Therapist opportunity is open at a long-term care facility in Bluefield, Virginia — a stable direct-hire position with a competitive hourly rate, predictable daytime hours, and no evening or weekend call obligations. This role is well-suited for a PT who thrives in a skilled, relationship-driven care environment and wants to build lasting therapeutic relationships with a long-term patient population.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate of $41.00 – $45.00, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Permanent direct-hire employment — not a contract or travel position</li> <li>Consistent daytime schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM</li> <li>Full-time, stable position with long-term career potential</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Long-term care facility setting serving a resident population with complex, chronic, and post-acute rehabilitation needs</li> <li>Clinical focus on improving mobility, strength, and functional independence in a longitudinal care model</li> <li>Responsibility for developing and implementing individualized, patient-centered care plans</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment — coordination with nursing, medicine, and other allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes</li> <li>Accurate and thorough documentation of patient progress is a core expectation of the role</li> <li>Predictable 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift structure supports work-life balance without on-call demands</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in Virginia, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent PT program</li> <li>Prior experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute rehabilitation setting is preferred</li> <li>Strong interpersonal communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bluefield, Virginia sits in the scenic Appalachian Highlands along the Virginia–West Virginia border, offering a low cost of living, a close-knit community feel, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. The region provides a quieter pace of life while remaining within reasonable driving distance of larger metro areas in both Virginia and West Virginia — an appealing setting for clinicians who value affordability, nature, and community connection.</p>