Travel Therapy Jobs in Virginia

Travel Therapy in Virginia

Virginia is one of the most distinctive travel therapy states in our network. It's currently active in two of the three major therapy compacts (PT and OT), making it one of only a handful of states with operationalized OT Compact privileges. Active Virginia inventory typically runs 25+ assignments, balanced across settings.

Current pay snapshot

Across active Virginia inventory, median weekly rates run $2,200 for PT, $2,075 for OT, and $2,025 for SLP. PTAs and COTAs typically see $1,625 median. Northern Virginia (DC metro proximity) leads pay; Richmond, Hampton Roads, and rural Virginia run more variable.

License compact status

Virginia is an active PT Compact member, actively issuing privileges. Virginia is also actively issuing OT Compact privileges — one of only six states currently operational. Virginia has enacted ASLP-IC legislation but is not yet issuing privileges. For PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs from compact-eligible home states, Virginia is among the fastest license on-ramps in the country.

Top markets right now

Active openings cluster in Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria), Richmond, and Hampton Roads (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake). Setting mix favors skilled nursing and outpatient, with selective hospital opportunities in Northern Virginia and Richmond.

Tax and stipend considerations

Virginia has a graduated state income tax topping out at 5.75%. Cost of living varies significantly by region: Northern Virginia is high, Richmond is moderate, and Southside/Southwest Virginia runs well below national average. Northern Virginia's proximity to DC means many travelers commute into DC's healthcare network from Virginia tax base — meaningful for stipend planning.

What makes Virginia distinctive

Virginia's dual compact membership (PT and OT, both active) is genuinely rare. For OTs and COTAs in particular, Virginia represents one of the easiest licensing experiences in the country — a stark contrast to the slow OT Compact rollout in most states. Combined with proximity to the DC healthcare market and Virginia's geographic diversity, this is a top-tier traveler market for clinicians who can take advantage of compact privileges.