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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$35/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho
  • Grow Your Outpatient PTA Career with us!
  • Murfreesboro, TN

Full Time, Part Time, & PRN Options Available

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in Murfreesboro — including new grads — who want competitive compensation, strong clinical mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll be supported by a collaborative team dedicated to helping clinicians and patients thrive.

In this outpatient orthopedic setting, you'll have the chance to treat a diverse patient population and build expertise across a broad spectrum of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Our clinicians work alongside experienced teammates and specialists in areas including orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and occupational rehabilitation.

No matter your experience level or clinical interests, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, continued learning, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Clinicians Choose Results

  • Competitive PTA compensation: $26.00 - $35.00+ per hour (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Sign-on bonus options for full time hires (up to $5,000)
  • Monthly performance-based clinical bonus incentives – 90%+ clinician qualification rate
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • Free Telehealth services
  • Company-paid Life / AD&D insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match

HSA & FSA

Pet Insurance

  • Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success

Unique and Competitive Clinical Benefits

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

  • Exclusive access to Upstream Rehab Institute
  • Structured onboarding, training, and gradual 12-week ramp up period for new-grad PTAs
  • 12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program – grow and advance your skills with a seasoned Upstream clinician!
  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT
  • Annual $1500 continuing education (CEU) allowance for external courses
  • Free Medbridge account – ongoing electronic learning platform access
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs
  • Schedule Options
  • Full Time (30-40 hours)
  • Part Time (20-29 hours)
  • PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)

Qualifications

  • Graduate (or upcoming graduate) of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active / pending Tennessee PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapist Assistants grow at Upstream!

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

  • Clinic Location: 2910 S Church St Ste G, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
  • More Information: resultspt.com

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and function.

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (181 salary observations; 886 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)181 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee695 active22,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · loan repaymentTennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 26% offer loan repayment721 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,100 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
3
<$70k
1
$78k
1
$83k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
20% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRNPer Diem

UnitedHealth Group · Harriman, Tennessee

$55k-$83k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$32+/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed PTA

$26-$32/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.6
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
Monthly performance-based clinical bonus incentives
Student loan repayment assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical premium option)
Free Telehealth services
Company-paid Life / AD&D insurance
Short-term & long-term disability

Living in Murfreesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k
Typical market rent
$1,679/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
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 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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