Assistant-Physical Therapist I
- BLS
- Compact (multistate) license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Tennessee post a median of $32 an hour, the middle half $30.19–$33.88, across 23 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Tennessee earn a median of $30.05 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).
Physical therapist assistants in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
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.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
JOB SUMMARY
Delivers therapeutic physical therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
- Participates in discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Contributes to the development of staff and students including the assessment of the daily workload.
- Completes assigned goals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Experience
Minimum Required: Entry Level.
Education
Minimum Required: Graduate from accredited PTA school
Special Skills
Minimum Required: Computer Literacy, Basic Skills.
Licensure
Minimum Required: PTA license in the state of TN or a compact license; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
From Baptist Memorial Health Care's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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