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Jackson, Tennessee

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Jackson, Tennessee, offering 170 certified beds. The facility is both Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, providing services such as long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support, including dietary planning.

Why Join Us?

At Cypress Grove Post Acute, we are more than just a skilled nursing facility - we are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your skills make a difference.

If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in care, we’d love to have you on board!

Position Overview

A Physical Therapist involves assessing and treating patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or surgery. The therapist designs personalized rehabilitation plans aimed at restoring mobility, reducing pain, and promoting independence. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best care for each patient, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.

  • Evaluate patients' physical abilities and functional limitations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
  • Perform therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Educate patients and their families on treatment processes and preventive care.
  • Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes accurately.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
  • Provide guidance and support to physical therapy assistants and other healthcare staff.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral program in Physical Therapy
  • State licensure and relevant certifications.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care, experience is a plus

For Full Time, What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Open for full time and on-call opportunities!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patient functional limitations and designs personalized rehabilitation plans to restore mobility and reduce pain. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide guidance to therapy assistants.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationRehabilitation planningPatient educationDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (298 salary observations; 1,468 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 18 employers

17
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
1
$125k
2
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
71%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,421/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.5
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 · Jackson, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospitalization Plans
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
401(k)