Restore Motion, Rebuild Lives: Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapist Opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee

Overview

Imagine beginning your day knowing that the work you do will change someone's life. Maybe it's the moment a patient grips the parallel bars for the first time post-surgery, or the quiet triumph of watching someone who once struggled to stand tall walk out of your care with renewed confidence. That is the weight and the wonder of what it means to be a Physical Therapist — and we're looking for someone who feels that calling deeply.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (DPT) to join a dedicated rehabilitation team in Nashville, Tennessee. This role bridges both inpatient and outpatient environments, giving you the clinical range to grow your expertise while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients across the recovery spectrum. If you are the kind of clinician who shows up fully — with both knowledge and heart — this is where you belong.

Description

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations across inpatient and outpatient settings and develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions targeting mobility restoration, functional strength, balance, and independence
• Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and fellow rehabilitation professionals to coordinate seamless, patient-centered care
• Guide patients and their families through therapeutic goals, home exercise programs, and discharge planning with clarity and compassion
• Maintain detailed and compliant clinical documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records
• Engage actively in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences to advocate for each patient's recovery journey

Education

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited program

Certifications

• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist in good standing
• CPR certification preferred
• Specialty certifications in areas such as geriatrics, neurology, or orthopedics are welcomed but not required

Skills

• Prior clinical experience in inpatient or outpatient physical therapy strongly preferred
• Proficiency in treating patients with complex, medically involved presentations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities across diverse patient populations
• Familiarity with electronic health records and digital clinical documentation platforms

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and total compensation package
• Full benefits suite including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Continuing education support and licensure fee reimbursement
• Generous paid time off and adaptable scheduling options
• A collaborative, growth-minded clinical culture with pathways for professional advancement

What Your Days Will Look Like

No two days on this team are the same, and that is exactly what makes this role so rewarding. One morning you may be working with a patient fresh out of joint replacement surgery, mapping out a careful path back to full function. By afternoon, you could be coaching a stroke survivor through the painstaking and triumphant work of rebuilding their gait. Every hour carries meaning, and every session is a chance to leave someone better than you found them.

You will assess, plan, treat, and adapt — moving fluidly between clinical precision and human connection. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, your voice will carry weight in care planning and transitions. This is physical therapy practiced at its fullest, most impactful level.

Nashville, Tennessee — A City That Moves at the Speed of Inspiration

There is a reason people fall in love with Nashville the moment they arrive. It is a city that hums with energy — not just the legendary music spilling out of honky-tonks on Broadway, but the quieter rhythms of a community that is proudly rooted, rapidly growing, and genuinely alive.

Spend a weekend morning along the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, where the Cumberland River winds through lush woodland trails perfect for running, cycling, or simply breathing deep. Head to the Nations or 12 South neighborhoods for locally-owned coffee shops, murals, and a restaurant scene that punches well above its weight. Whether you are craving hot chicken from a legendary local spot or a refined tasting menu from one of the city's celebrated chefs, Nashville's culinary landscape will never leave you wanting.

Beyond the flavors and sounds, Nashville offers something that resonates especially well for healthcare professionals: a city in full bloom. Major hospital systems and world-class medical institutions anchor the healthcare economy here, making it one of the most professionally dynamic places in the country for clinicians at every stage of their career. Add in Tennessee's zero state income tax, a cost of living that remains accessible compared to many peer cities, and a thriving arts and culture scene, and the picture becomes clear. This is a place where your career and your life can grow side by side.

From the rolling green hills of Percy Warner Park to the buzzing energy of East Nashville on a Saturday night, Music City has a way of offering exactly what you need — whether that is adventure, community, or a quiet corner to call home.

The Clinician We Are Hoping to Find

You believe movement is medicine. You understand that recovery is not linear and that patience, persistence, and genuine empathy are just as essential as clinical technique. You bring your whole self to the treatment space — a sharp clinical mind paired with the kind of presence that makes patients feel seen and supported even on their hardest days.

Whether you are a seasoned PT with years of complex case experience or a newer clinician eager to grow within a richly supportive team, we want to hear your story. What matters most is that you are motivated by outcomes, energized by collaboration, and committed to doing this work with integrity and warmth.

Step Into a Role That Will Carry You Forward

This is more than a position on a staffing sheet. It is an invitation to build a career that reflects your values, challenges your abilities, and rewards your dedication. In Nashville, you will find a team that invests in your growth, a patient population that will push you to be your best, and a city that will remind you every day why you chose this path.

Come for the opportunity. Stay for the community. Thrive because of the work. We cannot wait to welcome you.