Home Health PT - Physical Therapist (PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Job Location: Morristown, TN
  • Job Type: PRN We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team

Come make a difference in Morristown area and surrounding communities! At UT Home Health, our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions.

Based on the assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

A few position highlights include: Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.

Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.

Instruct and inform participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

The Must Haves

Current PT license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

UT Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

At UT Medical Center Home Care Services, we bring skilled, compassionate care directly to the homes of Tennessee families. Whether recovering from illness or surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters, our team delivers more than medical expertise.

We provide comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. Rooted in the values of the University of Tennessee Medical Center and strengthened by a commitment to life-changing service, we help patients heal, thrive, and live with independence where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patient functional status and developing customized treatment plans to improve mobility and well-being. They perform interventions to relieve pain and restore function while coordinating care with physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapy license in the state of service and a valid CPR certification. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a dependable vehicle are required for daily travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPhysical Therapy TreatmentCare Plan DevelopmentFunctional Mobility EvaluationPain ManagementPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)306 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee724 active21,953 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,948 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health PT - Physical Therapist (PRN) at UT Medical Center Home Care Services 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 21,948 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

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 25 employers
6
<$95k
8
$95k-100k
12
$100k-115k
7
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + Lodging

$70+/visit
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Morristown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,465/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.4
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 · Morristown, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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