Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN
Compensation
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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
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.
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