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Renaissance Terrace
Harriman, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

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Job Description

Physical Therapist AssistantGet paid the next day with DAILY PAY!!

If you are an amazing PTA who wants a position with a purpose and to work for an amazing team keep reading. We strive to provide the optimal patient experience and healthy work environment for all team members. You will have unparalleled access to support and resources.

Schedule- PRN

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Duties/Responsibilities

  • Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
  • Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
  • Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
  • Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
  • Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
  • Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

License/Certifications

Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist patients with prescribed exercises and mobility techniques to regain movement and reduce pain. They are also responsible for observing patient progress and counseling patients and their families on post-treatment care.

Key Skills

Patient counselingExercise instructionMobility assistanceStretching techniquesMassage therapyPatient observationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (148 salary observations; 889 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

5
<$70k
2
$73k
2
$75k-90k
2
$90k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
60%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant ( FT)

$36-$40/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Harriman

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,175/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Renaissance Terrace

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Tupelo, Mississippi
11-50 employees

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