Physical Therapy Assistant
Murfreesboro, TN
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant. You will work with home health patients recovering from injury or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and remain as independent as possible under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license, registration, or certification required to assist in the practice of physical therapy in Tennessee prior to the start of the assignment.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation for travel between patient visits.
• Experience providing home health physical therapy or working in home care settings preferred.
• Ability to follow a supervising Physical Therapist’s plan of care, document progress notes per agency policy, and communicate changes in patient condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, or physician.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotations and be available for observed holidays as needed; schedule flexibility required.
• Client requirement: ability to visit patients across Rutherford County, TN service area and other nearby agency service areas as needed.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:00 - 16:00.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 32.
• Productivity expectation: 30 points.
• Coverage area: Rutherford County, TN (travel between visits reimbursed).
• On-call/weekend requirement: None for routine coverage; may require participation in weekend rotation and holiday availability per agency needs.

Location Highlights

Explore Murfreesboro, TN and the surrounding Middle Tennessee region. Murfreesboro is a suburban city located about 34 miles southeast of downtown Nashville and approximately 25 minutes from Percy Priest Lake, offering boating and shoreline recreation. The city provides access to Stones River National Battlefield, a historic Civil War park within the city limits, and is approximately 60 miles from the entrance to Fall Creek Falls State Park for hiking and waterfalls. Commuting is convenient via I-24 to Nashville for an urban lifestyle and entertainment options, while local amenities include the Cannonsburg Village area and a growing dining scene, fitting professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban and outdoor recreation.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist within scope of practice and state law.
• Follow the prescribed plan of care and perform only tasks for which you are trained and qualified.
• Document progress notes for each patient visit per agency policy and report changes in patient condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, or physician.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in therapeutic activities, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs.
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team and participate in staff conferences as requested.
• Visit patients throughout the assigned service area and provide coverage to nearby agency service areas as needed.
• Adhere to agency standards of practice and complete other duties as assigned.

Additional Details

• Dress code: solid scrubs of any color.
• Minimum education requirement: Associate degree.
• This position requires professional certification and active state credentialing.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion are part of the organization’s commitments.