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Fayetteville, Tennessee

Part-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Elk River of Fayetteville - Fayetteville, TN 37334Position Type: Part TimeJoin Our Team at Elk River of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, TN! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Elk River of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Part-time Physical Therapist.

Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Fayetteville, located in the charming town of Fayetteville, TN, is known for its compassionate care and welcoming environment.

Nestled near the picturesque Elk River and just a short drive from historic downtown Fayetteville, it offers a peaceful setting with access to local shops, dining, and parks.

Joining the therapy team at Elk River means working in a close-knit, supportive environment that prioritizes both resident well-being and professional development. The center’s serene location and focus on quality care make it an ideal place for dedicated healthcare professionals.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for patients under physician supervision. They are also expected to revise care plans and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to supervise therapy assistants are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient screeningPatient evaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionSupervision of physical therapy assistantsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (231 salary observations; 1,532 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $84k (middle half $80k–$93k)606 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)231 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee727 active21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment754 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,821 in the last 30 days4,438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 26 employers
17
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist

Compassus · Beaverton, Oregon

$51.48-$71.37/hr
#2

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$60-$71/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Median resident rent
$779/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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