PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
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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
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.
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