PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic Model
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 | Annual Incentives: $5,000+
Job Type: Full-time
Why Join Sport Ortho Urgent Care?
At Sport Ortho Urgent Care, we believe Physical Therapists should have the time, resources, and support to deliver the highest quality conservative musculoskeletal care—not be burned out by unrealistic patient loads. Unlike high-volume clinics that push quantity over quality, our PTs treat an average of 10 patients per day. This manageable caseload gives you the ability to practice at the top of your license, spend meaningful time with patients, and achieve better outcomes.
We continue to lead the way in innovative, value-based conservative care by utilizing Physical Therapists as direct access providers for all patients. This forward-thinking approach allows PTs to be the front line of musculoskeletal care while working within a fully integrated orthopedic model.
Core Focus
We do our individual and collective best to serve each other and our patients through conservative care in musculoskeletal health!
Here’s What Sets Us Apart
- Collaborative Care Model: Work directly alongside Orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NPs), Physical Therapy Assistants, and Orthopedic Surgeons under one roof.
- Top-of-Field Practice: With in-house imaging, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and urgent orthopedic care, you’ll deliver the highest standard of conservative treatment possible.
- True Work-Life Balance: Manageable daily volumes, realistic productivity expectations, and a team-based approach that supports your professional growth.
- Rewards for Your Expertise: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000+ annual incentive opportunities for providers who drive exceptional outcomes.
Benefits That Support You
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
What We’re Looking For
- Current Physical Therapy license (required)
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Master’s degree (required); Doctorate (preferred)
- Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred (new grads welcome)
- Positive, team-oriented mindset, with a passion for integrated orthopedic care
- CPR certification (preferred)
Come join a growing team of healthcare professionals!
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*Sign-on bonus is paid out quarterly.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality conservative musculoskeletal care as a direct access provider within an integrated orthopedic model. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers to treat an average of 10 patients per day.
Requirements
Requires a current Physical Therapy license and a Master's degree, with a Doctorate preferred. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited program, and CPR certification is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST at Sport Ortho Urgent Care a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 423 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (238 salary observations; 1,599 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,447 salary observations; 63,805 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.1 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy) | ranked against 423 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapist median $88k (middle half $84k–$90k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)238 state / 12,447 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapist listings in Tennessee | 745 active | 22,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 23% offer loan repayment745 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 340 in the last 30 days | 229 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapist 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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