Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - PRN
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Job Description
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - NHC HealthCare Smithville
We are an in-house therapy team that prioritizes quality care.
Why NHC Smithville?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC Smithville, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k
- Continuing Education
- Uniforms
NHC HealthCare Smithville is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for 2 weekdays/week to add to their team of professionals in providing treatment for inpatients following medically complex, orthopedic, or neurological conditions. Experienced therapists, flexible scheduling, and excellent pay rates make this a great opportunity for a PTA interested in working on a PRN basis.
Requirements
- Must have an Associate’s Degree from an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Must have current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Prior SNF experience a plus
- Must be a team player, flexible, and have a positive attitude
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply. nhccare.com/locations/smithville/
EOE
Key Responsibilities
Provide treatment for inpatients recovering from medically complex, orthopedic, or neurological conditions. Work as part of an in-house therapy team to ensure quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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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Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)
$38-$42/hrOutpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
$28-$36/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Living in Smithville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $301k
- Median resident rent
- $740/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.