Physical Therapist - Full Time - Wolf River
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Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist
About Us
At West Cancer Center, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer care through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our supportive care team works together to help patients improve their physical function, mobility, and overall quality of life throughout their care.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and providing physical therapy treatment for patients in accordance with professional and West Cancer Center standards of treatment. This position models appropriate behavior as exemplified in our Mission, Vision, and Values.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial patient assessments
- Implement patient treatments based on assessment and written plan
- Provide ongoing patient assessment through observation of the patient and review of records
- Identify patient-specific physical therapy rehabilitation learning needs and provide appropriate education
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency
- May provide guidance and direction to therapy assistants
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Required
Graduate from a school of Physical Therapy accredited by CAPTE
Preferred
- Oncology experience
- Credential/Licensure
Required
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state where work is performed
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records
- Ability to communicate verbally with associates, physicians, and other outside professionals
- Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow
- Ability to assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and re-evaluate physical therapy needs
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
Must Have Good Balance and Coordination
Medium work requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently
Close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, is required for activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations
- Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.
Join Us
If you are a compassionate Physical Therapist dedicated to helping patients improve their mobility, physical function, and independence, we encourage you to apply for the Physical Therapist position at West Cancer Center and become part of our supportive care team.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (288 salary observations; 1,692 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,715 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)288 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 708 active | 21,532 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment734 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Full Time - Wolf River at West Cancer Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,715 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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