Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Full Time
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant at Lakeshore Meadows
We are an in-house therapy that prioritizes quality care.
Lakeshore Meadows is part of the National HealthCare Corporation community of skilled nursing centers and is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care.
Why The Meadows?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At Lakeshore Meadows, one of the NHC senior living communities, 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
- Earned Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
- 401k with generous company contribution
- Continuing Education
- Stock options
- Uniforms
Lakeshore Meadows is currently seeking a Full-Time 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 are interested in joining a leader in senior care since 1971, and share our values on integrity and honesty, please apply. nhccare.com/locations/the-meadows/
EOE
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy treatment for inpatients recovering from medically complex, orthopedic, or neurological conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehab team to deliver evidence-based outcomes in a skilled nursing environment.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (301 salary observations; 1,482 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,052 salary observations; 57,498 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.
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