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Cleveland, Tennessee

Home Health PT - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Title: Home Health PT - Physical Therapist Job Location: Cleveland, TN Job Status: Full-Time We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in Cleveland area and surrounding communities!

At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.

Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions.

Based on the assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

A few position highlights include: Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.

Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.

Instruct and inform participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals. THE MUST HAVES: Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.

Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned. Full-Time

Benefits

Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match Beacon Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com. Work Location: On the road The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com. At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home.

Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity.

Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses patient functional status and mobility to develop and implement customized treatment plans. They perform interventions to improve patient well-being and coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapy license in the state of service and a valid CPR certification. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a dependable vehicle are required for daily travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPhysical Therapy TreatmentCare Plan DevelopmentFunctional Mobility EvaluationPain ManagementPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% 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 Home Health PT - Physical Therapist at BEACON HOME HEALTH a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% 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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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

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

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

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$325k
Typical market rent
$1,400/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
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 · Cleveland, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
PTO
Paid Holidays
401k with Employer Match