Physical Therapist Assistant

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Tristar Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Physical Therapy position at Tristar Physical Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Newport, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure, Treatment Plan Implementation, Patient Progress Monitoring, Patient Education, Rehabilitation Techniques, Documentation, Effective Communication, Continuing Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist physical therapists in implementing prescribed treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients on necessary exercises and rehabilitation techniques. This role also involves maintaining the treatment environment and accurately document...

Benefits package: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Competitive salary, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Opportunity for advancement, Paid time off, Parental leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.