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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time - Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, Donelson, Old Hickory, Madison, East Nashville

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for NHC Homecare Hendersonville

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

NHC HomeCare Hendersonville is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties working under the direction of the Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

1. Must have an Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

2. Must be licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing.

3. Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights

1. Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician according to policies and procedures and state/federal regulation.

2. Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.

3. Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.

4. Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-hendersonville/

We look forward to talking with you!!

EOE

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled technical physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, following physician orders and established regulations. This role includes assisting with progress evaluations, observing and reporting patient reactions to the therapist, and maintaining daily treatment records and progress notes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDocumentationRecord Keeping

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

4
<$70k
6
$70k-75k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
3
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
85%
CME allowance
69% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hendersonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$445k
Typical market rent
$1,674/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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 Adams Place

Hospitals and Health Care
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education