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Tullahoma, Tennessee

Outpatient Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

PRN Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

Tullahoma, TN

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 PRN Physical Therapists (PTs) who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

PRN Benefits of Joining Results

  • Competitive PRN compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
  • 401k with company match
  • 20% continuing education (CEU) discount on IAMT CEU courses
  • Free Medbridge account – ongoing electronic learning platform access
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing support and resources for personal and work-life needs
  • Opportunity to transition into a full-time or part-time role

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

  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a PRN Physical Therapist
  • Provide PRN (as needed) coverage at a single clinic, or float across multiple locations in Tullahoma/Winchester/Decherd/Manchester areas
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Graduate (or upcoming graduate) of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT, MPT, or equivalent
  • Active / pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • PRN Schedule
  • 1-19 hours, as needed
  • Also considering those interested in Part Time (1-29 hours)
  • 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 — the patient in front of you.

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!

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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.

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

Provide physical therapy coverage at one or more clinic locations while developing individualized, evidence-based care plans. Collaborate with a team of clinicians to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy to patients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 33% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (56 salary observations; 240 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 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)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

5
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
3
$114k
1
$139k
1
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
78% this job
401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tullahoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k
Typical market rent
$1,477/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401k with company match
20% CEU discount on IAMT courses
Free Medbridge account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generative AI Documentation Scribe (2026)
Opportunity to transition to full-time or part-time