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Cleveland, Tennessee

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: TN Veterans Cleveland - Cleveland, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland, TN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland, TN is a newly-constructed member of the State Veterans Home group. This facility is dedicated to providing specialized care for veterans. Located in a picturesque city surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, the facility will offer a serene and scenic environment.

Proximity to the historic Red Clay State Historic Park and the breathtaking Ocoee River adds to the appeal.

Working at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland provides a unique opportunity to support and honor veterans through therapy services, offering a fulfilling and meaningful career for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those who have served their country.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for upholding excellence in the quality of care provided to veterans at the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are also mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (205 salary observations; 1,441 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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 PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 9 employers

2
<$65k
7
$65k-75k
0
$75k-85k
2
$85k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Compassus · Olympia, Washington

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 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.