Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$22-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Tristar Physical Therapy | Outpatient Physical Therapy
Are you a motivated, driven Physical Therapist Assistant who loves helping people, thrives in a team environment, and is always looking for ways to grow? If so, we want to meet you!
At Tristar Physical Therapy, we're looking for a passionate, self-motivated PTA who wants more than just a job. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is eager to continue learning, and wants to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better every day.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
Growth-Minded: You're always looking for opportunities to learn, improve your skills, and become a better clinician.
Self-Motivated & Driven: You take initiative, have a strong work ethic, and hold yourself to high standards.
Team-Oriented: You enjoy collaborating with others, supporting your coworkers, and contributing to a positive clinic culture.
Adaptable & Efficient: You thrive in a busy, fast-paced outpatient setting while maintaining excellent patient care.
Passionate About People: You genuinely care about your patients, build strong relationships, and love helping others achieve their goals.
Coachable & Accountable: You're open to feedback, embrace challenges, and take ownership of your professional development.
What You'll Do
Provide exceptional patient care under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Help patients improve their mobility, strength, and overall function.
Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver outstanding patient experiences.
Continue developing your clinical skills through hands-on experience and ongoing learning.
What We're Looking For
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current PTA license or eligibility for licensure.
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
A desire to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Ready to Grow With Us?
At Tristar Physical Therapy, we believe great teams are built by people who are passionate about what they do and committed to getting better every day.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally, challenge yourself, and be surrounded by teammates who share your drive for excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
We Offer
Mentorship: We want to make this clear from the very beginning, you are not alone. We invite and expect you to navigate your work/career together. This will be optimal for you, the company, and our patients.
Competitive Salary: We prefer our therapists not to work multiple jobs to support their living (Unless they want to) to prevent burnout. So we make sure our Base Salary and Benefits Package are reflective of that.
Advancement Opportunities: For those who play a key role in expanding current business (both in the growth of the company and development of the product, i. e. research oriented) advancements to the clinical director and potentially part owner will be provided as options for advancement.
- Benefits Compensation: Our Benefits Package includes
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Accrued PTO
- CEU reimbursement
Holiday Pay
If this sounds like something that you might be interested in, then submit your application and we can set up a call or time to meet.
Apply today and join the Tristar Physical Therapy team!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional patient care under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and function. Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver outstanding patient experiences while continuing to develop clinical skills.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a PTA license. Strong communication skills and a positive, coachable attitude are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (272 salary observations; 1,596 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $46k–$62k | Physical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$67k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−10%)272 state / 12,410 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 710 active | 21,586 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 23% offer loan repayment737 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Tristar Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$54k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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