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Upstream Rehabilitation
Memphis, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$30/hr

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics

Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!

Memphis, TN (Southwind)

At Results Physiotherapy, 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 a full-time PTA who is passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Results Physiotherapy
  • Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant pay: $26 - $30 / hour / SIGN ON
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs

  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active TN PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

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 a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

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.

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

Provide hands-on, evidence-based outpatient orthopedic care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans. Track patient progress, collaborate with the clinical team, build positive relationships with patients and providers, and participate in professional development.

Key Skills

Evidence-Based Patient CareOrthopedic RehabilitationPatient Mobility ImprovementStrength and Functional TrainingPatient Progress TrackingClinical Team CollaborationPatient Relationship BuildingCommunicationPhysical Therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee726 active22,025 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment753 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,736 in the last 30 days4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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 ~$58k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
3
<$75k
1
$78k
1
$83k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 5 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
6
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation · West Bloomfield, Michigan

$25-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
+ 6 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.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship
CEU allowance

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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