Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$108K–$116K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.
$5000 Sign on Bonus
Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?
Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities.
Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners.
With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
- Maternity and Paternity support program
- Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
- Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
- Flexible scheduling options
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist (PT) delivers high-quality therapy services to patients while fostering positive relationships with facilities and clients, in alignment with Reliant Rehabilitation standards and physical therapy best practices.
Responsibilities include patient screening and evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of PTAs and Rehab Techs, and case management. The therapist upholds professional conduct and complies with all state and federal regulations governing physical therapy.
Key Responsibilities
- Maximize patient function and independence through direct and supervised physical therapy
- Provide clinical oversight and consultation to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
- Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs during individual and group treatments, ensuring efficient resource use and skill development
- Establish and grow a robust physical therapy program
- Advance clinical and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education
- Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on industry trends and healthcare regulations
- Understand billing models and deliver care aligned with treatment guidelines and expected outcomes
- Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and ensuring compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where you are licensed.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program
- Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist
Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (273 salary observations; 1,833 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $108k–$116k | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $88k–$100k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $86k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−8%)273 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 690 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $1k sign-on · loan repayment | Tennessee physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 25% offer loan repayment716 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$112k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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