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Nashville, Tennessee

Staff Physical Therapist (Antioch)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees.

We Are Committed To

  • Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care
  • Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program
  • Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities

Our Mission

At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess physical status, range of motion, strength, posture, ambulation, balance, and independence in activities of daily living.

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
  • Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students in direct and indirect patient care.
  • Ensure supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined in the physical therapy evaluation.
  • Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for personal and professional growth.
  • Assist in outreach community events as directed by the Clinic Director.
  • Adhere to state practice act regulations and the American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics.

Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of TN.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Current state of TN PT licensure
  • CPR certification
  • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
  • Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
  • Additional Information

Benefits Package Includes

Bonus Rewards Program

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 6 paid holidays
  • 401(k) matching
  • Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog
  • Professional Development
  • Work Life Balance
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
  • Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night
  • Partnerships with local high school athletic teams

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient health and well-being. Supervise support staff and students while maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in program development.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningSupervisionRange Of Motion AssessmentStrength AssessmentPosture Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (301 salary observations; 1,496 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $84k (middle half $80k–$93k)545 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)301 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee721 active21,929 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
9%

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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 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus Rewards Program
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off
6 paid holidays
401(k) matching
Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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