Rehab Director- Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Department LeadershipTreatment PlanningTherapeutic ExercisePatient EducationInterdisciplinary CoordinationRegulatory Compliance

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked 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 livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee690 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 25% offer loan repayment716 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,464 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 28 employers
14
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
8
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7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Briarwood Community Living Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, Tennessee

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Pet Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities
Educational Opportunities

Living in Lexington

Median resident rent
$720/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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