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Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Physical Therapist - Pelvic Certified, Outpatient Therapy

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.

Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.

Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.

Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries

Evaluates orthopedic patients in outpatient setting, plans, and administers patient treatments to relieve pain or improve function. Provides professional care in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and Tennessee State Board of Examiners scope of practice.

Education

Required

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Tennessee. Bachelor�s Degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred

  • Masters or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Experience

Required

  • Three (3) years of experience with a minimum of two (2) years in specialty area.
  • Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required

  • Must have and maintain a Tennessee Physical Therapist licensure.
  • Candidate must be certified as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner through PRPC, APTA or equivalent national organization.
  • BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Preferred

  • Prefer 3+ years� work experience as a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner.

Department Position Summary

Provides physical therapy evaluations. Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age-appropriate treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program.

Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written reports. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics. Participates in continuing education programs.

Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.

Evaluates patients in outpatient setting, plans, and administers patient treatments to relieve pain or improve function. Provides professional care in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and Tennessee State Board of Examiners scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating orthopedic patients in an outpatient setting to relieve pain and improve functional abilities. They also develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and supervise physical therapist assistants and patient care technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Tennessee Physical Therapist license and a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner certification. A minimum of three years of experience, including at least two years in a specialty area, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic EvaluationPatient Treatment PlanningMovement Dysfunction DiagnosisBLS CertificationClinical InstructionPatient EducationDocumentationProfessional Ethics

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (246 salary observations; 1,604 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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 $90k (middle half $81k–$95k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$84k median in Tennessee$93k nationally (−10%)246 state / 11,826 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee706 active21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment732 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

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 29 employers
8
<$95k
4
$95k-100k
10
$100k-105k
7
$105k-130k
6
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
46%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pelvic Health Physical Therapist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 353 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,498/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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