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Pittman Physical Therapy
Germantown, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$65k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Tuition assistance
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the doctor of physical therapy, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Responsibilities

  • Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
  • Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
  • Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
  • Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure the patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
  • Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
  • Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
  • Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
  • Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
  • Participate in patient status judgments
  • Participate in various weekly meetings
  • Adhere to ethical and legal standards
  • Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Qualifications

  • Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
  • Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
  • Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
  • Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
  • Healthcare administration and documentation skills
  • License to practice or relevant certification
  • Associate degree as a PTA
  • Physical Therapy Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient mobilityHealthcare documentationPatient instructionMedical record managementSafety protocolsClinical research

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (306 salary observations; 1,509 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 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)), 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$50k–$65kPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $60k–$67k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)306 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee718 active21,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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<$75k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 4 employers
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1-2
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3-4
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5
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#2

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Results Physiotherapy · Nolensville, Tennessee

$28-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Pittman Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Collierville, Tennessee
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Signing bonus
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Tuition assistance
Opportunity for advancement

Living in Germantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$369k≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,319/mo≈ 56% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.