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Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

PRN Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

Hermitage, TN

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 PRN Physical Therapists (PTs) who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

  • PRN Benefits of Joining Results
  • Competitive PRN rate: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
  • 401k with company match
  • 20% continuing education discount on IAMT CEU courses
  • Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing support and resources for personal and work-life needs
  • Opportunity to transition into a full-time or part-time role
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a PRN Physical Therapist
  • Provide PRN (as needed) coverage at a single location, or float across multiple outpatient Results PT clinics in Hermitage, TN
  • 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

Qualifications

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

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 — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

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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 physical therapy coverage at outpatient clinics in Hermitage, TN, while developing individualized, evidence-based care plans. Collaborate with a team of clinicians to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy to patients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient orthopedicsClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (59 salary observations; 329 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 21 employers

3
$83k
2
$90k-100k
1
$104k
11
$110k-120k
8
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Visa sponsorship
12%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Lookout Mountain

Median resident rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive PRN rate
401k with company match
20% continuing education discount on IAMT CEU courses
Free Medbridge account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity to transition into a full-time or part-time role
Modern clinical technology