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Tristar Physical Therapy
Newport, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

Join our dedicated team at Tristar Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Newport, TN. In this role, you will play a vital part in helping patients recover and achieve their physical health goals through personalized care and support.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
  • Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the therapy team.
  • Educate patients on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Maintain a clean and organized treatment environment.
  • Document patient care and progress accurately and timely.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Support administrative tasks as needed to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Requirements

  • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
  • Compassionate demeanor with a patient-centered approach.
  • Basic knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and modalities.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

About Us

Tristar Physical Therapy has been serving the Newport, TN community for a few years, providing exceptional care and support to our patients. Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive environment where both patients and employees thrive, making us a trusted choice for rehabilitation and recovery!

Key Skills

Physical Therapist Assistant LicensureTreatment Plan ImplementationPatient Progress MonitoringPatient EducationDocumentationEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (313 salary observations; 1,530 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$67kPhysical Therapy median $62k (middle half $60k–$67k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)313 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee717 active21,881 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Tristar Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$58k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
6
<$75k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 6 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
5
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#2

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Results Physiotherapy · Nolensville, Tennessee

$28-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

$30-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Tristar Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Morristown, Tennessee
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave

Living in Newport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Median resident rent
$720/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.