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Smyrna, Tennessee

Physical Therapist

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Job Description

Physical Therapist, PT – ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC – Smyrna, TN

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Physical Therapist to join our team to help us provide onsite therapy support at a local automotive manufacturer in Smyrna, TN. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • In need of PRN coverage!
  • Flexible coverage options are available based on your schedule
  • Coverage need hours of 3:00 am-11:00 am, or 7:00 am-3:00 pm

What will you be doing in this role?

  • Developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs containing achievable functional goals by using therapeutic exercise and modalities, as necessary
  • Reviewing available patient information, evaluating the impact of the assessment, and communicating the treatment process
  • Revising treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and/or bone diseases
  • Establishing and instructing patient and/or family/caregiver in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge
  • Completing appropriate documentation according to Company/department policies and procedures along with adhering to federal and state regulations

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
  • The required state licensure, certification, and registration that is in good standing with the state or the ability to obtain the required state licensure
  • CPR/AED/BLS certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
  • The ability to stand or sit throughout the entire assigned shift, and walk for extended periods
  • A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Eligibility to Work

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e. g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

About ProgressiveHealth

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more!

We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients using therapeutic exercises and modalities. Maintain accurate documentation and instruct patients or caregivers on therapeutic procedures to be continued after discharge.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess the required state licensure or the ability to obtain it. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and current CPR/AED/BLS certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInjury rehabilitationDatabase management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (56 salary observations; 240 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Progressive Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution49 jobs · 39 employers

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<$105k
10
$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
13
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
43%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Smyrna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,699/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Progressive Health

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Evansville, Indiana
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible coverage options