Upstream Rehabilitation logo
Upstream Rehabilitation
Dickson, Tennessee

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$90k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 31m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

Dickson, TN

Full Time, Part Time, & PRN Options Available

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapists in Dickson — including new grads — who want competitive compensation, strong clinical mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll be supported by a collaborative team dedicated to helping clinicians and patients thrive.

In this outpatient orthopedic setting, you'll have the chance to treat a diverse patient population and build expertise across a broad spectrum of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Our clinicians work alongside experienced teammates and specialists in areas including orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and occupational rehabilitation.

No matter your experience level or clinical interests, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, continued learning, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Clinicians Choose Results

  • Competitive Physical Therapist compensation: $78,000 - $90,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Sign-on bonus options for full time hires (up to $15,000)
  • Monthly performance-based clinical bonus incentives – 90%+ clinician qualification rate
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • Free Telehealth services
  • Company-paid Life / AD&D insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match

HSA & FSA

Pet Insurance

  • Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success

Unique and Competitive Clinical Benefits

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

  • Exclusive access to Upstream Rehab Institute
  • Structured onboarding, training, and gradual 12-week ramp up period for new-grad PTs
  • 12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program – grow and advance your skills with a seasoned Upstream clinician!
  • In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)
  • In-house 18-month Pelvic Health Development Program
  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT
  • Annual $1500 continuing education (CEU) allowance for external courses
  • Free Medbridge account – ongoing electronic learning platform access
  • Leadership development programs – advance your career into a Clinic Director role!
  • Clinical Instructor (CI) opportunities, including CI Hire Bonus opportunities when students you mentor join our team
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs
  • Schedule Options
  • Full Time (30-40 hours)
  • Part Time (1-29 hours)
  • PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)

Qualifications

  • Graduate (or upcoming graduate) of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT, MPT, or equivalent
  • Active / pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most — yourself, your patients, and your team.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists grow at Upstream!

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

Click Here to Learn Even More About Upstream

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

  • Clinic Location: 210 Creekside Dr, Dickson, Tennessee
  • More Information: resultspt.com

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for a diverse patient population in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceMusculoskeletal assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (273 salary observations; 1,716 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,138 salary observations; 40,917 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)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$78k–$90kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)298 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$93k nationally (−9%)273 state / 9,138 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee693 active22,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 56% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-on · loan repaymentTennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 26% offer loan repayment721 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,100 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
5
$115k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AKContract

Health & Rehab Solutions · Kalispell, Montana

$2800/week
#2

Physical Therapist

Concentra · Union City, California

$110k-$145k
#3

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - Norwalk, CT

$70k-$120k
#4

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PORGRAM) - Brookfield, CT

$70k-$120k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.4
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Upstream Rehabilitation logo

About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (full-time)
Monthly performance-based clinical bonus incentives
Student loan repayment assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision (100% employer-paid medical premium option)
Free Telehealth services
Company-paid Life/AD&D insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
401(k) with company match

Living in Dickson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,606/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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