Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
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Job Description
Covington Post-Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. It offers care for up to 98 residents in private and semi-private suites. The facility emphasizes a comfortable and engaging environment with indoor and outdoor common spaces, personalized dietary plans, and a variety of social activities. Additional services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, mental health support, and more.
Why Join Us?
At Covington Post-Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment ensuring our residents thrive in comfort and dignity.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality care. Whether you are an experienced professional or exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, Covington offers a collaborative and growth-focused workplace where your efforts truly make an impact.
Start your career with us and enjoy a $7,000 sign-on bonus for full-time team members!
Position Overview
A Physical Therapist involves assessing and treating patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or surgery. The therapist designs personalized rehabilitation plans aimed at restoring mobility, reducing pain, and promoting independence. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best care for each patient, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Evaluate patients' physical abilities and functional limitations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
- Perform therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment processes and preventive care.
- Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes accurately.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Provide guidance and support to physical therapy assistants and other healthcare staff.
Qualifications
- Doctoral program in Physical Therapy
- State licensure and relevant certifications.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care, experience is a plus
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients with physical impairments by designing personalized rehabilitation plans to restore mobility and reduce pain. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and provide guidance to therapy assistants.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (298 salary observations; 1,468 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 Physical Therapist (PT) PRN at Links Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy 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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