Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - PRN Some Weekends
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Job Description
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - NHC HealthCare Oak Ridge
We are an in-house therapy team that prioritizes quality care.
Why NHC Oak Ridge?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC Oak Ridge, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Dental an Vision insurance
- 401k with generous company contribution
- Continuing Education
- Stock options
- Uniforms
NHC HealthCare Oak Ridge is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to add to the rehab team. Experienced therapists, flexible scheduling, and excellent pay rates make this a great opportunity for an PTA interested in a flexible schedule with an evidence based, outcomes focused rehab team.
Requirements
- Must have an Associate’s Degree from an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Must have current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Prior SNF experience a plus
- Must be a team player, flexible, and have a positive attitude
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity.
If you have a heart for the geriatric patient, are interested in working for a leader in senior care, please apply. nhccare.com/locations/oak-ridge/
EOE
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide quality rehabilitation care as part of an in-house therapy team. They will work with geriatric patients to support evidence-based, outcomes-focused treatment plans.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (283 salary observations; 1,808 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $69k–$83k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)283 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 667 active | 21,956 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 24% offer loan repayment693 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Oak Ridge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $327k
- Typical market rent
- $1,622/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.