Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - PRN
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Job Description
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - NHC Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN
Join our in-house therapy team where quality care, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere come first.
Why NHC Tullahoma?
We’re a fun, supportive, family-oriented team that celebrates growth and great work. Enjoy competitive pay, flexibility, and a place where you truly feel valued.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401 (k) with company contribution
- Continuing Education
- Stock options
- Uniforms
We’re hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support our experienced rehab team. Enjoy a flexible schedule and the chance to make a real impact every day.
Requirements
- Positive, reliable team player
- Tennessee PTA license
- SNF experience a plus
NHC is a nationwide leader in senior care, built on teamwork, innovation, and integrity.
Love working with seniors? We’d love to meet you!
Please Apply.
nhccare.com/locations/tullahoma/
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Key Responsibilities
Support the in-house rehabilitation team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant. Help provide quality care to seniors in a collaborative care environment.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (288 salary observations; 1,692 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 $63k (middle half $62k–$67k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)288 state / 12,871 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 710 active | 21,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment737 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% 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 contract/1099 PTA Jobs
10 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
9 jobs · 6 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
10 jobs · 6 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$28-$36/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tullahoma
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $295k
- Typical market rent
- $1,478/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.