Pays $55.00 per hour — Physical Therapist market median is ~$151k (119 jobs)
Physical Therapist / PRN
About the Role
PRN physical therapist at critical illness recovery hospital. $55/hr. Memphis, TN.
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis as a Physical Therapist – PRN, $55/hr in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $55/hr.
- 401(k) eligible after 1,000 hours
- Extensive orientation program
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Opportunity for advancement to full-time
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis as a Physical Therapist – PRN, $55/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will perform systematic patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor patient responses to therapy. They are also responsible for supervising assistants and students while collaborating with the healthcare team on discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. Additionally, a BLS certification is required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (162 salary observations; 555 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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