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Links Healthcare
Jackson, Tennessee

Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

West Tennessee Post-Acute, located in Jackson, TN, is a skilled nursing facility with 67 Medicare-certified beds. It has been CMS-certified since 1986 and offers transitional care services aimed at helping patients recover after hospital stays. The facility has an average occupancy rate of 78.81% and emphasizes quality care through its participation in the Medicare program

Why Join Us?

At West Tennessee Post-Acute, our team is committed to creating a supportive, patient-centered environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

If you’re passionate about providing high-quality care and being part of a compassionate and skilled team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents!

Position Overview

A Physical Therapist involves assessing and treating patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or surgery. The therapist designs personalized rehabilitation plans aimed at restoring mobility, reducing pain, and promoting independence. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best care for each patient, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.

  • Evaluate patients' physical abilities and functional limitations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
  • Perform therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Educate patients and their families on treatment processes and preventive care.
  • Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes accurately.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
  • Provide guidance and support to physical therapy assistants and other healthcare staff.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral program in Physical Therapy
  • State licensure and relevant certifications.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care, experience is a plus

For Full Time, What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses patients to design and implement personalized rehabilitation plans aimed at restoring mobility and reducing pain. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide support to therapy assistants.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation planningPatient educationDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (298 salary observations; 1,468 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 28 employers

21
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70+/visit
#3

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$70/hr
#4

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$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,421/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.5
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 · Jackson, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Paid orientation and training programs