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Jefferson City, Tennessee

Home Health PT - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Job Location: Jefferson City, TN
  • Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in Jefferson City area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health Services, 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 Services, 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.

Work Location: On the road

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 individualized 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. Additionally, current CPR certification and the ability to commute to multiple patient homes daily are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility evaluationPain managementPatient educationCare coordinationDocumentationClinical observation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (252 salary observations; 1,653 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $87k (middle half $81k–$95k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$85k median in Tennessee$94k nationally (−9%)252 state / 12,313 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee723 active22,013 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment749 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 27 employers
11
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
5
$110k-120k
3
$120k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70/hr
#2

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$140k
#3

Physical Therapist

up to $130,000
#4

Physical Therapist Float

$95k-$130k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Beacon Home Health

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Leadership development opportunities
Supportive work environment

Living in Jefferson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$326k
Typical market rent
$1,214/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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

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