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Sport Ortho Urgent Care
Antioch, Tennessee

LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

Lead Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic Model

Location: Antioch, TN

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 | Annual Incentives: $5,000+

Job Type: Full-time

Why Join Sport Ortho Urgent Care?

At Sport Ortho Urgent Care, we believe Physical Therapists should have the time, resources, and support to deliver the highest quality conservative musculoskeletal care—not be burned out by unrealistic patient loads. Unlike high-volume clinics that push quantity over quality, our PTs treat an average of 10 patients per day. This manageable caseload gives you the ability to practice at the top of your license, spend meaningful time with patients, and achieve better outcomes.

We continue to lead the way in innovative, value-based conservative care by utilizing Physical Therapists as direct access providers for all patients. This forward-thinking approach allows PTs to be the front line of musculoskeletal care while working within a fully integrated orthopedic model.

Core Focus

We do our individual and collective best to serve each other and our patients through conservative care in musculoskeletal health!

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

  • Collaborative Care Model: Work directly alongside Orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NPs), Physical Therapy Assistants, and Orthopedic Surgeons under one roof.
  • Top-of-Field Practice: With in-house imaging, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and urgent orthopedic care, you’ll deliver the highest standard of conservative treatment possible.
  • True Work-Life Balance: Manageable daily volumes, realistic productivity expectations, and a team-based approach that supports your professional growth.
  • Rewards for Your Expertise: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000+ annual incentive opportunities for providers who drive exceptional outcomes.

Benefits That Support You

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program

What We’re Looking For

  • Current Physical Therapy license (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Master’s degree (required); Doctorate (preferred)
  • Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred (new grads welcome)
  • Positive, team-oriented mindset, with a passion for integrated orthopedic care
  • CPR certification (preferred)

Come join a growing team of healthcare professionals!

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*Sign-on bonus is paid out quarterly.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Physical Therapist will provide high-quality conservative musculoskeletal care within an integrated orthopedic model. They will act as a direct access provider, managing a caseload of approximately 10 patients per day to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapy license and a minimum of a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred, and applicants must demonstrate a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationTeam collaborationRehabilitationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (229 salary observations; 1,363 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST at Sport Ortho Urgent Care a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sport Ortho Urgent Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus $5,000
Annual Incentives $5,000+
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account