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Memphis, Tennessee

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$51/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist - Memphis, TN
  • Location: Memphis, TN 38107
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Compensation: $43 - $51 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join a collaborative skilled nursing facility (SNF) team in Memphis, TN. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who enjoys helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, function, and independence through individualized, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional goals.
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic exercise, mobility, balance, gait, and functional training.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safety and home programs.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation professionals, and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Active TN Physical Therapist license in good standing, or eligibility for licensures.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in the applicable setting preferred; qualified clinicians at varying experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive compensation: $43 - $51 per hour
  • Permanent opportunity
  • Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
  • Professional growth and development opportunities

Apply today to learn more about this Physical Therapist opportunity in Memphis, TN.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationGait TrainingBalance TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationBLS Certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (229 salary observations; 1,363 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 19 employers

3
<$90k
6
$90k-95k
6
$95k-100k
10
$100k-115k
7
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
83%
Sign-on bonus
73%
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 30 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 22,654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Professional growth and development opportunities