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Upstream Rehabilitation
Dickson, Tennessee

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Float

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

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Job Description

  • Float Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
  • Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!
  • Dickson, TN

This is a float PT position offering the opportunity to treat across several clinic locations in Dickson, Fairview, & surrounding areas

Full Time, Part Time, & PRN options available

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Float Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Results
  • Competitive Physical Therapist salary: $75,000 - $90,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Sign-on bonus options for full time hires (up to $15,000)
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding, training, and gradual 12-week ramp up period for new-grad PTs

12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program; grow and advance your skills with a seasoned Upstream clinician!

  • In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)
  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses!
  • Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Float Physical Therapist
  • Provide float coverage to across 2-3 clinics in Dickson, Fairview, and surrounding areas
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs
  • Schedule Options
  • Full Time (30-40 hours)
  • Part Time (1-29 hours)
  • PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)

Qualifications

  • Graduate (or upcoming graduate) of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT, MPT, or equivalent
  • Active / pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most — yourself, your patients, and your team.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists grow at Upstream!

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide float physical therapy coverage across multiple clinic locations while developing individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTime managementCollaborationCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (112 salary observations; 324 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (8,033 salary observations; 18,890 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
Monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical premium option)
401(k) with company match
15 days PTO
6.5 company-paid holidays
Structured onboarding and 12-week ramp up