Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$34/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Loan Repayment, Flexible Scheduling in Gallaway, TN, US. Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation? Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30 - $34/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
- Maternity and Paternity Support Program
- Continuing Education
- Mentorship Programs
- Clinical Leadership Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Gallaway, TN, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant delivers physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed therapist to improve patient functional abilities. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, managing patient cases, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid state license. Proficiency in English for effective communication and documentation is required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (383 salary observations; 1,179 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,164 salary observations; 47,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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