Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$75K - $100K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Vision Insurance
Are you a physical therapist looking to join an amazing company? Look no further! Tristar Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full-time physical therapist to join our team in Maryville, TN.
What type of patients will I see?
As a physical therapist on our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients, from athletes to post-surgical patients to individuals with acute or chronic conditions.
What kind of clinical experience should I have?
The ideal candidate should have experience in evaluating, diagnosis, prognosis, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
What are the responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Job in Maryville, TN
You will be responsible for creating and progressing treatment plans. The typical workload is roughly 3-5 Evals per week, 13 patients per day, and the ability to have all notes completed on-site to avoid the stress of taking them home with use of AI software. We also prefer that you work with the patients you evaluate for better outcomes. Continuity of Care is Key!
Are there growth opportunities for me?
Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development opportunities to help you continue to grow and advance in your career. We offer unlimited on-site CEUs and business and professional development mentorship programs. We strive to build strong manual therapists with a focus on progressive loading to improve functionality.
Are you ready to take your physical therapy career to the next level?
If you are interested in applying for the Physical Therapist Job in Maryville, TN
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others and advance your career!
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will be responsible for creating and progressing treatment plans, typically handling 3-5 evaluations per week and seeing around 13 patients daily. Notes must be completed on-site, and there is a preference for therapists to work with the patients they evaluate to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess experience in evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The role involves working with a wide range of patients, from athletes to post-surgical individuals.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,840 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)313 state / 15,296 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 717 active | 21,881 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Tristar Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,840 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. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Maryville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $399k≈ 5.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,890/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.