Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Loan Forgiveness through PSLF Program

PTO 24 days

401k Retirement plan - up to 5% match

Benefits packages from $100/mo

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) in Knoxville, TN to provide patient-centered rehabilitation and education. The role emphasizes teaching patients what to expect and guiding them through recovery within a team-focused environment.

The ideal candidate brings a heart of servant leadership, collaborates across departments, and is committed to high-quality patient care with mentorship for new grads.”

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Open to New Grads and Experienced Therapists.
• Must be detail oriented but also able to see the big picture.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external customers.
• Collaborative, team building personality style.
• Servant leader mindset.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about injuries and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with rehab and hospital staff to coordinate care.
• Support patient education as a primary priority in care planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Servant leader mindset

Detail oriented

Education

Doctorate or Masters of Physical Therapy

Job description

Highlights / Benefits

• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Formal mentorship provided by Lead Therapists: New Grads encouraged to apply
• Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness offered through PSLF Program
• 24 days of PTO
• Multiple benefits packages to choose from starting at $100/mo
• Up to 5% match on 401k Retirement plan

About the Hospital

• Part of the largest Non-Profit Healthcare system in the region
• Certified in Stroke, Ortho, Cardiac, Spine & More
• Newly renovated 20 Bed Inpatient Rehab Unit
• New Cancer Center

About the Position

Our ideal candidate will possess the heart of a servant leader who truly cares about patient care. We are not looking for an individual who is just looking for their next "job" but someone who wants to invest in a career to help patients understand what has happened to their bodies through their injury/condition. Education of the patient is the number one priority in helping them realize how their body will react to treatment and where they will go once they leave the hospital.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Doctorate or Masters of Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Open to New Grads and Experienced Therapists
• Must be detail oriented but also able to see the big picture
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external customers
• Collaborative, team building personality style
• Servant leader mindset