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Spring Hill, Tennessee

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: The Reserve at Spring Hill - Spring Hill, TN
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at The Reserve at Spring Hill, TN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! The Reserve at Spring Hill, nestled in the heart of Spring Hill, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

About Us

The Reserve at Spring Hill, nestled in the heart of Spring Hill, TN, offers a picturesque setting for a rewarding career as a member of the therapy team. Located within close proximity to Harvey Park, employees at The Reserve can enjoy a work environment surrounded by the charm of local landmarks and natural beauty.

The community is dedicated to providing top-notch rehabilitation services in a state-of-the-art facility, fostering an atmosphere that values professional growth and collaboration.

With a commitment to delivering exceptional care and a supportive team culture, The Reserve at Spring Hill stands as an inviting workplace for those seeking a fulfilling career in therapy.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the plan of care established by the registered physical therapist and physician. Provide professional, competent therapy services while maintaining high standards of care.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active state license are required. Candidates must meet applicable certification, licensure, and screening requirements and have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistanceImplementing Plans Of CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationKnowledge Of Therapy Policies And ProceduresClinical Program Application

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (252 salary observations; 1,653 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $59k–$67k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)252 state / 12,313 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee717 active21,919 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

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

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 6 employers
5
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
50%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Madison, Connecticut

$28-$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Spring Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k
Typical market rent
$1,966/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
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 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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