Physical Therapist - PRN
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Job Description
- Job Location: Midtown - MPOWER - Nashville, TN 37203
- Position Type: PRNJob
- Shift: Day
Physical Therapist - PRN Would you like to take your career to the next level by working in an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine PT setting? Do you have manual therapy experience, lots of energy and a drive to make a difference in your patients’ lives? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a motivated, well-rounded Physical Therapist who is passionate about what they do, always seeking to improve, and excited to join our stellar team of therapists!
The physical therapist will provide professional orthopedic care for clinic patients and perform clinical tasks such as manual therapy, modalities and proper documentation on all patients.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Evaluate and treat patients and complete appropriate documentation in a timely fashion Supervise technicians Develop protocols and patient education materials Assist supervisor in daily operational duties as needed Maintain all continuing education requirements Participate in and help foster an environment of continued learning in our pursuit of clinical excellence Communicate appropriately with physicians and their staff on patient care issues Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice Maintain detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions Maintain Physical Therapist licensure in the state of Tennessee Attend CPR, OSHA, and CLIA training programs Attend all regular meetings Perform all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager or physicians KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral level degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university required Extensive training in orthopedic care preferred Manual Therapy skills preferred Management experience preferred Physical Therapist must be licensed in the state of Tennessee Minimum of two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (new graduates must demonstrate superior ability to perform through a clinical affiliation or by other comparable means) Ability to manage multiple patients and administer appropriate modalities Extensive knowledge in exercise physiology, bio mechanics, and exercise prescription (work towards Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine is preferred) Working knowledge of manual therapy techniques Working knowledge of billing issues, CPT codes, and basic knowledge of Insurance related issues Comfortable effectively using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook Ability to work with Practice Management software Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties Neat and professional appearance We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional orthopedic care to clinic patients through manual therapy, modalities, and detailed documentation. Supervise technicians and collaborate with physicians to ensure clinical excellence and patient education.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Tennessee state license. A minimum of two years of experience in an orthopedic or physician office setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (301 salary observations; 1,480 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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).
Elite Sports Medicine ranks #15 of 17 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at Elite Sports Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 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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