Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - PRN
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Job Description
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - NHC Somerville
We are an in-house therapy team that prioritizes quality care.
Why NHC Somerville?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC Somerville, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k with generous company contribution
- Continuing Education
- Stock options
- Uniforms
NHC Somerville is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to add to their team of professionals in providing treatment for inpatients following medically complex, orthopedic, or neurological conditions. Experienced therapists, flexible scheduling, and excellent pay rates make this a great opportunity for an PTA interested in becoming a part of a caring, innovative, and evidence based outcomes focused rehab team.
Requirements
- Must have an Associate’s Degree from an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Must have current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Prior SNF experience a plus
- Must be a team player, flexible, and have a positive attitude
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity.
If you share our values of integrity, honesty and professionalism, please apply now. nhccare.com/locations/somerville/
EOE
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy treatment for inpatients recovering from medically complex, orthopedic, or neurological conditions. Collaborate with an in-house therapy team to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (116 salary observations; 575 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (5,739 salary observations; 21,816 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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.
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Living in Somerville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $282k
- Median resident rent
- $710/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (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.