PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
- Job Location: TN Veterans Cleveland - Cleveland, TN
- Position Type: PRN
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Join Our Team at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland, TN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.
About Us: Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland, TN is a newly-constructed member of the State Veterans Home group. This facility is dedicated to providing specialized care for veterans. Located in a picturesque city surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, the facility will offer a serene and scenic environment.
Proximity to the historic Red Clay State Historic Park and the breathtaking Ocoee River adds to the appeal.
Working at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland provides a unique opportunity to support and honor veterans through therapy services, offering a fulfilling and meaningful career for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those who have served their country.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Implement the plan of care established by the registered physical therapist and physician. Provide therapy services professionally and competently while maintaining high standards of care for residents.
Requirements
An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active state license are required. Candidates must meet applicable certification, licensure, and screening requirements and have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (306 salary observations; 1,509 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $63k (middle half $60k–$67k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)306 state / 15,227 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 702 active | 21,779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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