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Physical Therapist

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Job Description

PRN Physical Therapist - Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics at TriStar Centennial

Position Goal

To provide the highest level of patient care by assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing prescribed physical therapy treatment plans.

Position Responsibilities

  • Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries/disease to restore function, prevent disability, and relieve pain.
  • Perform evaluations/re-eval and establish plan of care for patients.
  • Consult with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of rehabilitation on patient health status.
  • Consult with insurance companies on patient’s behalf to increase patient care.
  • Document findings, treatments, and other patient information for medical record as necessary.
  • Bill patients according to proper procedures.
  • Educate patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
  • Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and other members of the therapy staff.
  • Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
  • Maintain HIPPA and abide by appropriate state Ethics laws.
  • Perform appropriate wound care and assessment to enhance surgical outcomes.
  • Provide documentation with appropriate progressions in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Stay up to date on appropriate protocols for patient population.

Position Requirements

Experience

Required

  • None.

Preferred

  • One (1) year of PT experience.

Education

Required

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Special Qualifications

Required

  • May require working at multiple locations.
  • Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
  • Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
  • Must have a current state Physical Therapy license.
  • Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will assess, plan, and implement treatment plans to restore patient function and relieve pain. They are also responsible for documenting findings, billing procedures, and educating patients and families on appropriate care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy school and hold a current state license. A valid driver's license and BLS certification are required, with one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationMedical documentationPatient educationHIPAA compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (211 salary observations; 1,400 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 39 employers

25
<$115k
5
$115k-135k
12
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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starting at $80/hour
#2

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
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).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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