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Nashville, Tennessee

Outpatient Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Green Hills - MPOWER - Nashville, TN
  • Position Type: PRN
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Shift: Day

Are you a motivated Physical Therapist looking to work in an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting? We are seeking a well-rounded PT with strong manual therapy skills, a passion for patient care, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team focused on clinical excellence. This position is a PRN position.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and sports-related conditions. Provide hands-on manual therapy and appropriate treatment modalities. Complete accurate and timely patient documentation. Supervise and provide guidance to physical therapy technicians.

Develop treatment protocols and patient education materials. Communicate effectively with physicians and their clinical staff. Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education. Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory and compliance guidelines.

Assist with clinic operations and other duties as needed.: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral level degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university required Extensive training in orthopedic care preferred Manual Therapy skills preferred Management experience preferred Physical Therapist must be licensed in the state of Tennessee Minimum of two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (new graduates must demonstrate superior ability to perform through a clinical affiliation or by other comparable means) Ability to manage multiple patients and administer appropriate modalities Extensive knowledge in exercise physiology, bio mechanics, and exercise prescription (work towards Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine is preferred) Working knowledge of manual therapy techniques Working knowledge of billing issues, CPT codes, and basic knowledge of Insurance related issues Comfortable effectively using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook Ability to work with Practice Management software Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties Neat and professional appearance We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and sports-related conditions using manual therapy and appropriate modalities. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, supervising technicians, and collaborating with physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Tennessee license. A minimum of two years of experience in an orthopedic or physician office setting is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (238 salary observations; 1,721 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,566 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−10%)238 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee709 active21,468 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 23% offer loan repayment736 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,750 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,566 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 24 employers
11
<$105k
4
$105k-125k
1
$140k
10
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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