Outpatient Physical Therapist - PRN
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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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked 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 living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 709 active | 21,468 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 23% offer loan repayment736 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,750 in the last 30 days | 4,154 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 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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