PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
- Job Location: Elk River of Winchester - Winchester, TN
- Position Type: PRN
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Join Our Team at Elk River of Winchester! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Elk River of Winchester in Winchester, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.
About Us: Elk River in Winchester, TN, serves as an idyllic backdrop for a fulfilling career as a member of our therapy team. Surrounded by lush greenery in the picturesque landscape of Middle Tennessee, the workplace is in proximity to notable landmarks such as Tims Ford State Park and historic downtown Winchester.
Team members can take advantage of recreational opportunities like boating and hiking, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
The community's warm hospitality and the therapeutic potential of the natural surroundings make Elk River an inviting and rewarding location for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being of others.
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
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional and competent therapy services to residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. An active state license and the ability to follow clinical policies and procedures are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (283 salary observations; 1,808 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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)). 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 $73k (middle half $69k–$83k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)283 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 686 active | 22,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 25% offer loan repayment712 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through 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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