Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
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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
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.
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