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Stellar Therapy Services
Springfield, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant- School Setting

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Job Title

  • School-Based Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Location: Springfield, TN
  • Employment Type: Part Time

About Us

Stellar Therapy Services is a therapist-owned and operated company passionate about delivering exceptional therapy services to schools and educational communities. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment for both our students and therapy professionals, empowering our team to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Our employees are “Stellar Stars” who share our values of family – in whatever shape or form – and excellence in everything we do.

Apply today to see why our therapists say, "We love our job!"

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our school-based therapy team. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), the PTA will assist in implementing therapy plans, providing direct services, and supporting students’ mobility, strength, and functional independence in the school setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the PT in delivering therapy services and exercises to students.
  • Provide direct therapy services in individual and group settings.
  • Collect and document student progress under PT supervision.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and the therapy team to reinforce therapy goals in the classroom.
  • Prepare therapy materials and ensure a safe environment.
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations under the direction of the PT.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Active PTA license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain before start date).
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but not required.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Passion for helping children achieve their functional and educational goals.

Why Join the Stellar Team?

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Biweekly Direct Deposit
  • Support from experienced therapists and an incredible admin team
  • Family-friendly work environment
  • Therapist-owned and managed company
  • Flexible scheduling – choose your hours!
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistancePediatric TherapyPatient DocumentationStudent Mobility Support

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,463 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant- School Setting at Stellar Therapy Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top PTA Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

4
<$70k
6
$70k-75k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
3
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
85%
CME allowance
69% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,647/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Stellar Therapy Services

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salaries
Biweekly Direct Deposit
Support from experienced therapists
Family-friendly work environment
Therapist-owned and managed company
Flexible scheduling – choose your hours!
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education