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Position: Physical Therapist
Setting: Outpatient private practice
Location: Cookeville, TN
Availability: Full-time, Part-time, or PRN options available.
Company Story
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Putnam Physical Therapy, you'll join a team with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care. As a physical therapist-owned private practice serving the Upper Cumberland region since 1985, we've spent nearly four decades building meaningful relationships with our patients and investing in the people who make that care possible.
While our roots run deep in the community, we've never stood still. Throughout our history, we have continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of patients, providers, and the profession. Today, we combine the stability and experience of an established practice with a commitment to evidence-based care, continuous learning, and innovation that supports both our clinicians and our patients.
Job Overview & Work Site
Your Role
As a Physical Therapist at Putnam Physical Therapy, you'll work with a diverse orthopedic patient population in an outpatient setting. Our caseload includes a blend of non-surgical and post-operative conditions, sport-specific rehabilitation, and comprehensive spine and joint management.
You'll have the autonomy to develop individualized treatment plans while collaborating with experienced clinicians who are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Our Support
Whether you're developing a new area of clinical interest or bringing an established specialty skill set to our team, we'll support your professional goals and help create opportunities for those services to grow.
We are committed to staying current with evidence-based practice, fostering a culture of mentorship and professional growth, and creating systems that allow clinicians to focus on what matters most: their patients.
Examples include:
- AI-assisted documentation technology designed to reduce administrative burden
- Modern tools and systems that improve efficiency and clinician experience
- Ongoing investment in clinic infrastructure, professional development, and operational support
Ready to Picture Yourself Here?
Whether you're a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced clinician ready for your next chapter, Putnam Physical Therapy offers the support, professional development, and clinical environment to help you build a rewarding career. Join a team that values excellent patient care, invests in its people, and continues to evolve with the profession.
Benefits
Benefits for Full-Time Employees include but are not limited to:
- Loan assistance program
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401K with 50% employer match up to 6%
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Full-time benefit options start at 30 hours per week
- Company-paid employee life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Short-term and Long-term disability options
- Employee assistance program (including mental health services)
- Wellness Program
Benefits for Part-Time Employees include:
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
License & Experience
Requirements for this position include the following:
Graduate (current or pending) from an accredited physical therapy program
Active or pending state physical therapist license
Professional Development
Individualized Professional Development Program:
Annual continued education allowance
- In-house continued education courses and certifications
- OCS community preparation club
- Orthopedic residency
- Elevate: Virtual Clinician Development Series -
- Team-based learning sessions comprised of presentations on relevant topics and skill acquisition
- Paid licensure renewal
Mentorship:
- Our Clinical Mentorship Program is designed for new clinicians and clinicians joining us from different care settings.
- We believe clinicians grow best through collaboration, real‑time coaching, and a culture where questions are welcomed and professional development is prioritized.
Min
USD $74,000.00/Yr.Max
USD $90,000.00/Yr.Annual Incentive Bonus Up To
Salary : $74,000 - $90,000