Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $44–$46 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in Tennessee post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $47.80–$52.50, across 27 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in Tennessee earn a median of $48.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Staffing at Ave Maria Home, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 6.3 residents at an average hour (Tennessee's middle home: 11.7); Medicare staffing rating 3 of 5; fined 2 times by Medicare in the past three years ($27,921). From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
Licensed in another state?
Tennessee issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Tennessee license, $240 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Tennessee license, apply to the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what Tennessee asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Tennessee requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy.
- An applicant by reciprocity needs a current, unrestricted license from another U.S. jurisdiction, graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program and passing NPTE scores sent directly from the examining service. The applicant also has verification of licensure status sent directly from every state where a license is or was held, an official transcript sent by the school, and a criminal background check result sent by the Board's vendor.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years; a physical therapist needs 30 hours of continuing competence in the 24 months before renewal, including 4 hours of ethics and jurisprudence every other 24-month period.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Tennessee · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Job Description
Physical Therapist
Reports To:
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Summary
The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, state and federal guidelines, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. The incumbent shall be accountable for carrying out all the responsibilities in accordance with Ave Maria’s values and mission.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a four-year bachelor’s program and hold an applicable and current license/certification to practice.
- Experience working with a geriatric population is preferred.
- Clinical skills to identify patient needs and develop a comprehensive plan of care to address those needs.
- Demonstrate competency in using a computer or tablet for electronic medical records.
- Good communication skills in order to interact with patients/residents, caregivers/family and other members of the IDT team.
Essential Clinical Functions
- Complete screening on patients/residents as clinically necessary.
- Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Conduct initial evaluation, complete daily notes, recertification and discharge summary.
- Demonstrate effectiveness and impact of therapeutic intervention.
- Evaluate patient/resident response to treatment.
- Provide patient/resident and family/caregiver with education and training that assist with continued functional independence.
- Supervise PTA, PT/PTA students and rehab tech in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Participate in facility quality management activities.
- Participate in survey preparation activities.
- Participate in quality assurance programs.
- Coordinate with other members of the Interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Participate in IDT care conference meetings as directed.
- Update IDT team and physician on patient/resident status.
- Attend other facility meetings as directed.
- Discuss with DOR any issues regarding patient care as soon as they arise.
- Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
- Maintain license/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel in the community to meet patients/residents/customers.
- Frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking and standing.
- Ability to communicate and write in English.
- Ability to transfer patients and equipment (requirements may vary upon facility).
From Ave Maria Home's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Ave Maria Home
Ave Maria Home is a 100 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Ave Maria Home)-bed nursing home in Bartlett, TN, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Ave Maria Home
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