Physical Therapist (PT)
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Full-time
Your Experience Matters
Knoxville Rehab Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How You'll Contribute
A Physical Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Conducts physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Provides direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
- Educates patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
- Documents treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
- Collaborates with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We're Looking For
Applicants should hold a current Physical Therapist license in the state of Tennessee
Additional Requirements Include
- Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- Experience: Previous experience in rehab setting preferred.
- Certifications: CPR certification required.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Beth.Bergman@LifepointHealth.net
EEOC Statement
"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct patient care to restore mobility and function. They will also educate patients on home exercise programs and collaborate with the rehabilitation team on discharge planning.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current Physical Therapist license in the state of Tennessee and be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. CPR certification is required, and previous experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (279 salary observations; 1,694 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)279 state / 12,992 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 717 active | 21,888 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,752 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% 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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