Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$25-$33/hr
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Job Description
- HealthPro Heritage has a great opportunity for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA).
- Need: Full-time - 40 hours per week
- Location: The Heritage at Brentwood in Brentwood, TN
- Setting: Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Memory Care
- Rate Range: $25-$33/hr (based on years of experience)
Full-time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Free 360 CEUs, long-term disability, short-term disability, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time off (PTO), Critical illness insurance, Hospital indemnity insurance, Wellness program, Accident insurance, Legal plan, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, and TicketsatWork.
Why PTAs Love Working at The Heritage at Brentwood
Beautiful upscale senior living community on a scenic 48-acre campus with Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Memory Care all in one location.
Variety of clinical experience by treating short-term rehabilitation patients alongside long-term residents, helping you grow your orthopedic, neurological, balance, and mobility skills.
Collaborative interdisciplinary team with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, and physicians working together to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
Meaningful patient relationships as you follow residents through their rehabilitation journey and celebrate their progress.
Therapist-led environment that values evidence-based care and clinical excellence.
Supportive leadership with opportunities for ongoing education, training, and career advancement within a respected senior living organization.
Modern rehabilitation setting with access to a full continuum of care, allowing seamless transitions as residents' needs change.
Positive workplace culture where employees are recognized, respected, and encouraged to grow professionally.
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (54 salary observations; 292 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,091 salary observations; 14,079 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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