Part-time Physical Therapist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical 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 living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 727 active | 21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment754 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,821 in the last 30 days | 4,438 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 |
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 paySalary Distribution
34 jobs · 26 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
34 jobs · 26 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Health Physical Therapist
Compassus · Beaverton, Oregon
Physical Therapist
ERP International · Lemoore, California
Travel Physical Therapist
$70/hrPhysical Therapist
$110k-$145k