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US Physical Therapy
Knoxville, Tennessee

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

P4 Physical Therapy believes in placing the well-being of our patients first. We accomplish this by carefully selecting compassionate, dedicated, and team-oriented staff. Our company is a therapist-owned with over 42 years of qualified therapy experience. Step inside our locations, and you will feel a culture of care, professionalism, and human connection. We have 15 outpatient clinics, and we are still growing, so join our company and grow with us!

Job Description

P4 Physical Therapy is looking for a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to provide coverage in our outpatient clinic. If you are passionate about providing quality care and looking for a supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply!

  • Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
  • Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
  • Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
  • Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
  • Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
  • Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications

  • Graduate (or soon to be) from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist program
  • Current Tennessee state DPT license or the ability to begin the licensing process promptly

CPR Certification

Outpatient orthopedic experience, including exercise, manual-based skills, and sports rehabilitation, is preferred but not required.

Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals

  • Strong multi-tasking abilities to manage the clinic effectively
  • A self-starter with a mindset for achieving growth and success
  • Additional Information

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Medical and Dental insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6 additional paid holidays annually
  • Bonus Rewards Program
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Community and Team Engagement
  • Partnership with local high school athletic teams
  • Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
  • Annual team kick-off event and other team-building activities
  • Professional Development
  • New Graduate mentorship program
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Company sponsored in-services
  • Company-paid license renewal
  • Leadership and Clinical Director Training

Sports Residency Program

  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership!
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients to develop and implement comprehensive physical therapy treatment plans and goals. Provide direct patient care while maintaining timely documentation and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare colleagues.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationManual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient Evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,463 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

17
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
1
$130k
7
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical and Dental insurance
Generous PTO
6 paid holidays
Bonus Rewards Program
Employee discount plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Community engagement
Annual team kick-off event