Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$75k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho
Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!
Franklin, TN (Cool Springs)
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 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 compensation: $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)
In-house Pelvic Health Development Program
- 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 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
- Schedule Options
- Full Time (30-40 hours)
- Part Time (20-29 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.
- Clinic Location: 2001 Mallory Lane Ste 201, Franklin, Tennessee
- More Information: resultspt.com
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
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 (249 salary observations; 1,654 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−10%)249 state / 11,670 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 708 active | 21,974 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on · loan repayment | Tennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment733 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% 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 ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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