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Sport Ortho Urgent Care
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

PHYSICAL THERAPIST-OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC-$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic Model

Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 | Annual Incentives: $5,000+

Job Type: Full-time

Why Join Sport Ortho Urgent Care?

At Sport Ortho Urgent Care, we believe Physical Therapists should have the time, resources, and support to deliver the highest quality conservative musculoskeletal care—not be burned out by unrealistic patient loads. Unlike high-volume clinics that push quantity over quality, our PTs treat an average of 10 patients per day. This manageable caseload gives you the ability to practice at the top of your license, spend meaningful time with patients, and achieve better outcomes.

We continue to lead the way in innovative, value-based conservative care by utilizing Physical Therapists as direct access providers for all patients. This forward-thinking approach allows PTs to be the front line of musculoskeletal care while working within a fully integrated orthopedic model.

Core Focus

We do our individual and collective best to serve each other and our patients through conservative care in musculoskeletal health!

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

  • Collaborative Care Model: Work directly alongside Orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NPs), Physical Therapy Assistants, and Orthopedic Surgeons under one roof.
  • Top-of-Field Practice: With in-house imaging, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and urgent orthopedic care, you’ll deliver the highest standard of conservative treatment possible.
  • True Work-Life Balance: Manageable daily volumes, realistic productivity expectations, and a team-based approach that supports your professional growth.
  • Rewards for Your Expertise: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000+ annual incentive opportunities for providers who drive exceptional outcomes.

Benefits That Support You

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program

What We’re Looking For

  • Current Physical Therapy license (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Master’s degree (required); Doctorate (preferred)
  • Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred (new grads welcome)
  • Positive, team-oriented mindset, with a passion for integrated orthopedic care
  • CPR certification (preferred)

Come join a growing team of healthcare professionals!

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*Sign-on bonus is paid out quarterly.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality conservative musculoskeletal care to an average of 10 patients per day. Work within an integrated orthopedic model alongside surgeons and advanced practice providers to deliver a high standard of treatment.

Requirements

Requires a current Physical Therapy license and a Master's degree, with a Doctorate preferred. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited program; outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Orthopedic TreatmentPatient ManagementDirect Access Provision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (244 salary observations; 1,503 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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-OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC-$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS at Sport Ortho Urgent Care a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

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46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution45 jobs · 34 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lawrenceburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,104/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Sport Ortho Urgent Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Continuing Education Reimbursement