Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$80k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!
Nashville, TN | Multiple Locations
Full Time, Part Time, and 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 Physical Therapists throughout the Nashville area — including new grads — who want competitive compensation, strong clinical mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll be supported by a collaborative team dedicated to helping clinicians and patients thrive.
With multiple opportunities across Nashville, you'll have the chance to treat a diverse patient population and build expertise across a broad spectrum of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Our clinicians work alongside experienced teammates and specialists in areas including orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and occupational rehabilitation.
No matter your experience level or clinical interests, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, continued learning, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Why Clinicians Choose Results
- Competitive Physical Therapist compensation: $80,000 - $95,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
- Sign-on bonus options for full time hires (up to $15,000)
- Performance-based monthly clinical bonus program – 90%+ clinician qualification rate
- 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)
- Free Telehealth services
- Company-paid Life / AD&D insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
HSA & FSA
Pet Insurance
- Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
- A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
Unique and Competitive Clinical Benefits
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
- Exclusive access to Upstream Rehab Institute
- 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)
- In-house 18-month Pelvic Health Development Program
- Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT
- Annual $1500 continuing education (CEU) allowance for external courses
- Free Medbridge account – ongoing electronic learning platform access
- Leadership development programs – advance your career into a Clinic Director role!
- Clinical Instructor (CI) opportunities, including CI Hire Bonus opportunities when students you mentor join our team
- Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
- What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
- 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
Qualifications
- Graduate (or upcoming graduate) of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT, MPT, or equivalent
- Active / pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
Schedule Options
- Full Time (30-40 hours)
- Part Time (20-29 hours)
- PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)
Open Positions In
- East Nashville (Inglewood / Gallatin )
- South Nashville (Antioch / Lenox Village / Franklin / Nolensville)
- West Nashville (Charlotte Pike / Bellevue)
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients across a diverse orthopedic population. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy in an outpatient clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (231 salary observations; 1,532 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)231 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 722 active | 21,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on · loan repayment | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 23% offer loan repayment749 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,627 in the last 30 days | 4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)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. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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