No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$85k (median of 12 jobs)

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Knoxville, Tennessee

Physical Therapist (Tennessee - Dayton, Oakridge, Henderson)

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About the Role

Contract physical therapist evaluator for school-based telehealth. Conduct evaluations for special education students in Tennessee. Flexible schedule, travel required.

Join Stride, Inc. as a Physical Therapist Evaluator – Tennessee (1099) in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Independent Contractor (1099)

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Stride, Inc. as a Physical Therapist Evaluator – Tennessee (1099).

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist conducts face-to-face evaluations and reevaluations for special education students to assess physical functioning and educational needs. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop recommendations and ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and experience with pediatric evaluations. A current, unrestricted Tennessee Physical Therapy license or active Compact Privilege is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric evaluationGross motor skills assessmentFunctional mobilityReport writingClinical documentationIEP team participationSpecial education regulationsTime managementMicrosoft 365CollaborationAdaptive equipment consultation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$84k across 521 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Tennessee's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Tennessee ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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About Stride

E-Learning Providers
Reston, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent Contractor (1099)
Flexible Schedule