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Paris, Tennessee

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Job Location: Paris, TN
  • Job Type: Per Diem

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in Paris area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:

  • Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
  • Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
  • Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
  • Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on the assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. A few position highlights include:

Evaluate the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.

Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.

Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.

Instruct and inform participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

The Must Haves

  • Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.
  • Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
  • Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Beacon Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patient functional status and developing personalized treatment plans to improve mobility and well-being. They also provide direct patient care, monitor progress, and educate families and caregivers on the established plan of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist license in the state of Tennessee and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A current CPR certification is also required to perform duties in a home health setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional status evaluationPain managementMobility trainingPatient educationCare coordinationDocumentationHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (211 salary observations; 1,400 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 36 employers

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<$110k
11
$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,083/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Leadership development opportunities
Work-life balance