Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Acute Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment

Relocation support

PSLF eligible

20 days PTO

Flexible scheduling

Light weekends

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC collaborates with a mission-driven hospital system to hire a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist in their hospital-based acute care department. You will work with a diverse patient population across ICU, neuro, ortho, post-surgical, trauma, and joint replacement.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-training, CEU support, and leadership pathways, with optional PRN weekend coverage and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or license-eligible soon).
• New grads and experienced PTs welcome.
• Strong communicator who works well on interdisciplinary teams.
• Evidence-based, compassionate hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care physical therapy across ICU, neuro, ortho, post-surgical, trauma, and joint replacement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care.
• Support cross-training across departments and participate in CEU programs.
• Optional PRN weekend coverage.

Skills

Licensed PT

Job description

Acute Care Physical Therapist - Hospital-Based | $5K Sign-On | Loan Repayment + Relocation

Position Highlights

• Acute care at a mission-driven, non-profit hospital system
• Open to new grads and those transitioning into acute, mentorship built in
• Caseload variety: ICU, neuro, ortho, post-surgical, trauma, joint replacement
• $5,000 sign-on bonus plus loan repayment and relocation support
• PSLF eligible
• ~10 patients/day, no productivity pressure, generous treatment times
• Flexible scheduling, light weekends, 20 days PTO

About the Role

We're partnering with a mission-driven, not-for-profit hospital system to hire a full-time PT in their acute care department. It's a strong opportunity for clinicians who want meaningful impact, strong mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of patient populations. Whether you're transitioning into acute care or already experienced, you'll find the support and variety to build your career. Cross-training across departments is encouraged, with CEU support, in-house development, and pathways into leadership or specialty areas over time. Optional PRN weekend coverage is available.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or license-eligible soon)
• New grads and experienced PTs welcome
• Strong communicator who works well on interdisciplinary teams
• Passionate about evidence-based, compassionate hospital care