Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center | Chattanooga, TN
Full-Time
Shift: Day shift
Vertical Health Services is hiring Physical Therapists to join our in-house therapy team in Chattanooga, TN. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider offering one consistent location and supportive local leadership.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility and functional independence
- Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
- Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
- Use current equipment and modalities
Why Work Here
- In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
- Diverse caseloads across multiple specialties
- Cutting-edge equipment and modalities
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Local leadership and facility-level decision-making
What You'll Need
- Active Physical Therapist license in Tennessee (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
New to skilled nursing? Many PTs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.
Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.
Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with diverse orthopedic and neurological conditions to improve functional independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized treatment plans and document patient progress according to standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapy license in Tennessee or be eligible for licensure. A degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (244 salary observations; 1,503 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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