Physical Therapist - Lymphedema Specialty

Upstream Rehabilitation•Nashville, TN

5d•$82,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, is hiring a Lymphedema Physical Therapist for its outpatient specialty clinic in Nashville, Tennessee (Midtown). The clinic provides specialized rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions, complex medical diagnoses, and lymphedema. Care is one-on-one, patient-centered, compassionate, and evidence-based. The therapist will help improve patients’ quality of life through individualized treatment and education, while working with a collaborative team focused on clinical excellence, mentorship, and professional growth. Full-time, part-time, and PRN options are available. Full-time schedules of 30–40 hours are preferred; part-time schedules are 1–29 hours, and PRN work is 1–19 hours as needed. Upstream provides administrative support so clinicians can focus on patient care. The network includes more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners and supports clinicians through training, mentorship, continuing education, and development programs. The position is located at 2011 Murphy Ave Ste 605, Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT, MPT, or equivalent.
Active or pending Tennessee Physical Therapist license, or eligibility for licensure.

Nice To Haves

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT).
Lymphedema training or experience in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and patient education.

Responsibilities

Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients.
Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy.
Collaborate with peers in a team environment.
Build lasting connections with patients and local providers.
Continue learning and developing through Upstream’s education and development programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $82,000–$98,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.
Sign-on bonus options for full-time hires, up to $15,000.
Monthly clinical bonus program.
Student loan repayment assistance through non-taxed monthly payments made directly to the loan principal.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including an available option with a 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium.
401(k) with company match.
15 days of PTO and 6.5 company-paid holidays.
Structured onboarding, training, and a gradual 12-week ramp-up period for new-grad physical therapists.
12-month one-on-one clinical mentorship program.
In-house 18-month Pelvic Health Development Program.
In-house residency and fellowship programs in OCS, SCS, hand therapy, and manual therapy.
Continuing education opportunities through IAMT and a $1,500 annual allowance for external courses.
Free Medbridge account with ongoing access.
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