Physical Therapist - Acute / IPR / Outpatient

Nealy Pierce -
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$82,500 - $113,400 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Physical Therapy License
Patient interaction

Full 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

Compensation & Benefits:

Sign-on bonus available
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
Servant-leader mindset
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 [email protected].

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