Rehab Director- Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Briarwood Community Living Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Rehab Director – Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to lead our therapy department while providing high-quality rehabilitative services to our residents.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the rehabilitation department.
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
- Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to residents.
- Monitor, document, and communicate resident progress.
- Ensure accurate and timely EMR documentation.
- Educate residents and families regarding treatment plans and therapeutic equipment.
- Coordinate therapy services with interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain compliance with all facility, state, and federal regulations.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and resident-centered care.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Physical Therapist Assistant benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
- 401K
- Pet insurance
- Competitive pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Educational opportunities
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
- Current PTA license in the state of employment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or rehabilitation experience preferred.
Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.
- At Briarwood Community Living Center, our core values are:
- COMPASSION
- HONESTY
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- RELATIONSHIPS
Trustworthiness
At Briarwood Community Living Center, we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a highly skilled, caring, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Briarwood Community Living Center where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!
Briarwood Community Living Center originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.
The North River Community began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well-being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living.
At Briarwood, our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and to reconnect them to their previous life and their passions.
Briarwood Community Living Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (273 salary observations; 1,833 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Tennessee vs national | $86k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−8%)273 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 690 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 25% offer loan repayment716 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,464 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rehab Director- Physical Therapist at Briarwood Community Living Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 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.
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