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Align Health LLC

Physical Therapy Assistant

Columbus, OH · Remote

$28.75 - $37.75/hr

Physical Therapy Assistant is an individual with a desire to help patients develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions.

Premier Pediatric Therapy

Physical Therapist

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$95/hr

Remote Bilingual Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics Premier Pediatric Therapy PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options Pay: Starting at $95.00 per evaluation and $70.00 per treatment session ...

Premier Pediatric Therapy

Physical Therapist

Houston, TX · Remote

$95/hr

Remote Bilingual Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics Premier Pediatric Therapy PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options Pay: Starting at $95.00 per evaluation and $70.00 per treatment session ...

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How much do remote physical therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote physical therapy in the United States is $51.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Physical Therapy position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Remote Physical Therapy, you need a solid clinical background in physical therapy, an active PT license, and experience with treatment planning and patient assessment. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure video conferencing tools, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential. Strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to motivate patients remotely are standout soft skills. These competencies are important because delivering effective care virtually requires clinical expertise, technical proficiency, and the capacity to engage patients without in-person contact.

What is a Remote Physical Therapy job?

A Remote Physical Therapy job involves providing virtual rehabilitation services to patients through video calls, online exercise programs, and digital health platforms. Therapists assess conditions, guide patients through exercises, and track progress remotely. This setup allows for flexible scheduling and access to care, especially for individuals in remote or underserved areas. While hands-on treatment isn't possible, therapists use detailed instructions, demonstrations, and technology to ensure effective therapy outcomes.

What does a typical workday look like for a Remote Physical Therapy professional?

A typical day in remote physical therapy involves conducting virtual patient evaluations, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and guiding patients through exercises via video calls. You'll spend a significant portion of your time documenting progress in electronic health records, communicating with patients and their families, and collaborating with other healthcare providers as needed. Scheduling flexibility is often available, allowing for patient appointments throughout the day. Success in this role involves staying organized, effectively managing multiple caseloads, and proactively troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise during virtual sessions.

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Infographic showing various Remote Physical Therapy job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, and 58% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,649 per year, or $51.3 per hour.
Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

$51K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 877 rated healthcare providers

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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas
This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
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  • Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, plans, coordinates, and administers diverse physical therapy programs for wounded, ill and injured patients, as well as other beneficiaries.
  • Provides interpretation of Physical Therapist's findings to initiate care, considering patients' neurological, surgical, sensory, respiratory, cardiac status, gait ability, posture, age, and general health.
  • Designs a patient progressive treatment plan, utilized and designed to restore and maintain range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination, relaxation as well as promote healing, pain relief and improvement of functional independence.
  • Provides updated status in patient progress reports, as well as other administrative reports.
  • Instructs and reviews all home program precautions and contraindications with patients and family members on use and application of physical modalities for home environment.
  • Provides instruction to patients, family members and/or other health workers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional training activities.
  • Tracks procedure's effects on patients, long-and short-term effects of different types of therapy, and appropriateness of a specific therapy, noting overall trends in efficacy, reporting problems to supervisor.
  • Shares technical expertise with other therapy assistants, physical therapy students and other interdisciplinary team members.

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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans; instructing on physical therapy programs; and/or providing status reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
  • Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
  • This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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