Physical Therapist - Acute / IPR / Outpatient

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CEU support

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a full-time Float Physical Therapist (PT) to rotate across acute care, inpatient rehab (IPR), and outpatient settings. The role offers PSLF eligibility through a nonprofit hospital employer, with a 1-on-1 treatment model and a diverse caseload to build a versatile rehab skillset early in a clinician’s career.

New graduates and experienced PTs are welcome. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are available, with competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• New graduate and experienced PTs welcome.
• Excellent communication across all levels of staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across acute care, inpatient rehab (IPR), and outpatient settings.
• Treat patients across all ages and diagnoses in a single role.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Provide 1-on-1 treatment focusing on clinical quality over productivity.

Skills

New graduate welcome

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or MPT from accredited program

Tennessee PT license (active or pending)

Job description

Float Physical Therapist | Acute + IPR + Outpatient | Chattanooga TN | PSLF + Sign-On

Nealy Pierce is partnering with a nonprofit hospital system in the Chattanooga, TN area to hire a full-time Float Physical Therapist (PT). This is a permanent, W-2 hospital-based role rotating across acute care, inpatient rehab (IPR), and outpatient settings. Ideal for PTs who want clinical variety, exposure to multiple hospital environments, and the chance to build a versatile rehab skillset early in their career. New graduate PTs and experienced PTs are both welcomed.

Why This Float PT Role Stands Out:

• Rotate across three distinct settings: acute care, inpatient rehab (IPR), and outpatient


• Hospital is certified in Neuro, Cardiac, and Orthopedics — heavy neuro and cardiac caseload across settings


• Treat patients across all age ranges and diagnosis types in a single role


• 1-on-1 treatment model, focused on clinical quality over productivity


• Multidisciplinary team of over 60 therapists (PTs, OTs, SLPs) to collaborate with


• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) through nonprofit hospital employer


• Flexible scheduling with built-in variety across settings


• Annual CEU support provided


• Relocation assistance available


• Competitive hourly pay based on experience


• Full medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits


• PSLF eligibility through nonprofit hospital employer

About the Float PT Position:

This is a role for a Physical Therapist who truly cares about patient care. We're not looking for someone searching for their next "job," but rather someone who wants to invest in their career to help patients understand their bodies through injury or condition. The float model is ideal for PTs who want to build real breadth across acute, IPR, and outpatient without committing to a single setting early on.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program


• Active or pending Tennessee PT license


• New graduate physical therapists and experienced PTs welcome


• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture


• Excellent communication across all levels of staff, patients, and families


• Collaborative, team-building personality


• H-1B visa sponsorship not available for this role

About Chattanooga, TN:

Chattanooga is one of the most underrated cities in the Southeast. Affordable cost of living, a growing downtown and food scene, and world-class outdoor access including rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and the Tennessee River. Centrally located: 2 hours to Atlanta, 2 hours to Nashville, 2.5 hours to Asheville. A great market for PTs who want real career growth in a city worth actually living in.

About Nealy Pierce:

Nealy Pierce specializes in permanent PT, OT, and SLP placements with hospital systems nationwide. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most before recommending any opportunity. Browse current positions at nealypierce.com/job or email [e-mail].