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Functional Pathways
Knoxville, Tennessee

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: TN Veterans Knoxville - KNOXVILLE, TN 37931Position Type: PRNFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Tennessee State Veterans Home for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

Tennessee State Veterans Home is a well-respected healthcare facility in Knoxville, TN dedicated to providing exceptional care to veterans.

Situated in a vibrant city known for its rich history and natural beauty, the facility offers a convenient location near notable landmarks such as the University of Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Working at Ben Atchley provides a rewarding opportunity to serve and support veterans through therapy services, in a location that offers a perfect balance between urban amenities and access to stunning outdoor recreational activities.

Hours Needed

5-10 hours a week and PTO coverage as needed 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!

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the plan of care established by the Registered Physical Therapist and physician. Provide professional and competent therapy services to veterans while upholding quality of care.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and an active state license. Candidates must meet all state and national board certification requirements and pass required screenings.

Key Skills

Patient CareWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsClinical Program Application

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

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

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

4
<$70k
6
$70k-75k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
3
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
85%
CME allowance
69%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (FT)

$38-$42/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Functional Pathways

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

Benefits & Perks

Supportive Family Environment
Ethical Care
Innovation
Customer Service Focus