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Therapist Physical

Ascension Health

Multiple U.S. locationsPer Diem$36.69–53.66/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36.69–53.66/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS ProviderTennessee Physical Therapy LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Physical Therapist works in the Rehabilitation department at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville. The role evaluates patients, develops personalized care plans, delivers physical therapy interventions, and oversees assistants, students, and support personnel. A bachelor's degree and Tennessee physical therapy licensure are required; a master's or doctorate is preferred. The schedule is day shift, PRN.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningPhysical TherapyClinical MentoringTreatment Strategy

Qualifications

BLS ProviderTennessee Physical Therapy LicenseBachelor's DegreeMaster's or Doctorate Degree

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Nashville, TN

  • Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

  • Department: Rehabilitation

  • Schedule: Day Shift l PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing evaluations to pinpoint patient needs and track progress.

  • Establish and evolve personalized care plans that actively involve patients and their families in the recovery journey.

  • Utilize advanced physical therapy techniques and skilled interventions tailored to each patient's unique condition.

  • Oversee and mentor physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel to ensure a high standard of care.

  • Act as a key clinical resource, refining treatment strategies to ensure every patient achieves their maximum functional potential.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Retirement: 403(b) plan

  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 36.69

Max Salary 53.66

How this job compares

Set against the 10,501 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$36.69–53.66/hr
  • US median$47–60/hr3,017 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $45.18/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($52/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Physical Therapist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 202 open Physical Therapist jobs in Tennessee and 10,501 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,885 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,947 of the 10,501 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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