Float Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
About The Position
Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, is hiring Float Physical Therapist Assistants for outpatient orthopedic care in the Nashville area. This role provides treatment coverage across multiple clinic locations and offers full-time, part-time, and PRN scheduling options. Clinicians deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients recover movement and return to activities they enjoy. The position offers a collaborative clinical environment, structured onboarding and training, a gradual 12-week ramp-up period for new graduates, and a 12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program. Clinicians can also access continuing education and professional development opportunities. The organization describes its float role as offering exposure to diverse clinical teams and a wide variety of patients.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, or be an upcoming graduate.
- Active or pending Tennessee PTA license, or eligibility for licensure.
Responsibilities
- Provide float treatment coverage across multiple clinic locations in the Nashville area.
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans.
- Track patient progress and collaborate closely with the clinical team.
- Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and the local community.
- Continue professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $28.00–$35.00+ per hour, negotiable based on experience.
- Sign-on bonus options for full-time hires, up to $5,000.
- Monthly clinical incentive bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including an option for an employer-paid medical insurance premium.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Structured onboarding and training with a gradual 12-week ramp-up period for new-grad PTAs.
- 12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program.
- Continuing education opportunities through IAMT and a $1,500 annual allowance for external courses.
- Free Medbridge account and ongoing access.
- Professional development and long-term career advancement pathways.
- Generative AI documentation scribe for clinical documentation, noted as new for 2026.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
