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Dickson, Tennessee

Float Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

Float Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

Dickson, TN

Full Time, Part Time, & PRN Options Available

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Float Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

The Float Advantage: Gain the experience of treating across multiple clinics, the mentorship of diverse clinical teams, and the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients, all within one role.

Float therapists often enjoy accelerated professional growth, increased collaboration, and a dynamic work environment that keeps every day fresh, engaging, and rewarding.

Whether you're a new grad looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced clinician seeking flexibility, a float role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills while making an impact across the community. If you enjoy variety and adaptability, a float role may be the perfect fit!

Why Clinicians Choose Results

  • Competitive Physical Therapist compensation: $80,000 - $95,000+ per year (negotiable, based on experience)
  • Sign-on bonus options for full time hires (up to $15,000)
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – non-taxed monthly payments, directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO (15 days) and 6.5 company-paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding, training, and gradual 12-week ramp up period for new-grad PTs
  • 12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program; grow and advance your skills with a seasoned Upstream clinician!
  • In-house Residency & Fellowship programs (OCS, SCS, hand & manual therapy)

In-house Pelvic Health Development Program

  • Robust CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses!
  • Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement

New for 2026! Upstream clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve

  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Float Physical Therapist
  • Provide float coverage to across multiple clinic location in Dickson, Fairview, and surrounding areas
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs
  • Schedule Options
  • Full Time (30-40 hours)
  • Part Time (1-29 hours)
  • PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)

Qualifications

  • Graduate (or upcoming graduate) of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT, MPT, or equivalent
  • Active / pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

Results (Ascension - Saint Thomas) is proud to be part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of brands. When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most — yourself, your patients, and your team.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists grow at Upstream!

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide float physical therapy coverage across multiple clinic locations while developing individualized, evidence-based care plans. Collaborate with clinical teams to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 56% 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 pay$80k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$105k)263 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)301 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee725 active21,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 56% 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. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 17 employers
16
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
9
$110k-120k
1
$125k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 21,948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
Monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical premium option)
401(k) with company match
15 days PTO
6.5 company-paid holidays
12-week ramp-up for new grads

Living in Dickson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,063/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.