Goodwin Living·Alexandria, Virginia
The Physical Therapist assesses and administers rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and strength for residents. This includes documenting treatments according to Medicare guidelines and coordinating care with nursing and speech therapy staff.
Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.
Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:
Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.
Salary: Starting at $49 + 10k Sign on bonus
Schedule: M-F 8-4
Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Job Duties
Provides Physical Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act
Effectively communicates to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident’s progress with treatment, report any adverse effects of treatment, report medical decline or inability to follow through with recommended treatments, and offers suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with that particular resident.
Documents treatments/services according to the Rehab Department’s protocols and Medicare guidelines
Coordinates resident’s treatment with nursing staff, physical and speech therapists.
This position will be a Float role and work at our 2 locations in Falls Church and Alexandria.
Job Requirements
Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA approved and accredited college or university.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
CPR certification (adult only).
Has the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 lbs. getting assistance when needed is a must.
A sampling of our many benefits!
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose!
As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.
Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement.
We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today.
These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited institution and possess a current Virginia state license. CPR certification and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are also required.
Market context
Physical therapist openings in Virginia are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and schools. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an APTA-accredited degree, a current Virginia license, CPR certification, and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of hands-on patient care experience before applying.
