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Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech TherapyJobs in
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, city in extreme southwestern Tennessee,
seat of Shelby County. The largest city in the state, Memphis
is located on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the confluence
of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers. Memphis covers an area
of 662.8 sq km (255.9 sq mi).
Memphis is a major transportation hub. Memphis International
Airport houses the corporate headquarters of overnight shipping
company FedEx. The city is also an important interstate freeway
crossroads and has a busy river port and many railroad connections.
Memphis is the commercial center of the Mississippi Delta,
a rich farming area known for its cotton and soybean production.
Memphis is noted for its cotton market, as well as its general
distribution and manufacturing facilities. Products include
processed foods, electronic equipment, medical implants and
supplies, pharmaceuticals, and wood and paper products. A
United States naval air station is nearby. The city’s
many museums include the National Civil Rights Museum, on
the site where Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in
1968; the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art; and the Children’s
Museum of Memphis. There are also several art galleries, the
Memphis Zoo and Aquarium, an amusement park, a number of performing-arts
organizations, a sports stadium, and an entertainment and
sports arena called the Pyramid. Tourist attractions include
sightseeing cruises on the Mississippi River; Graceland, the
former home of singer Elvis Presley; and Beale Street, a music
and entertainment district made famous by blues composer W.
C. Handy. Historic sites include the Magevney House (built
in the 1830s) and numerous Victorian-style structures. Mud
Island, a downtown river park, presents the history of the
Mississippi River. Near the city is Chucalissa Archaeological
Museum, on the site of a Native American settlement established
about ad 1000 and abandoned in the 16th century. The city’s
annual events include the month-long Memphis in May International
Festival, which focuses on a different culture each year,
and the Blues Festival. Memphis spills up out of the rich
black soil. Memphis lingers on the warm breeze with the sweet
smoke of barbeque pits and the melancholy mojo of the best
guitar you ever heard. There's just something real about Memphis.
From the holy grails of music landmarks to the restaurants,
from the basketball court to the acclaimed zoo, from the elegant
hotels to the mystical nightclubs on legendary Beale Street,
there's an irresistible soul that's drawn people here for
more than a century. Memphis is finally gaining a reputation
as a sports town, but Memphis' love of sports has long been
obvious to residents and visitors alike. Be sure to save some
time on your trip for a game at the downtown ballpark, a high-energy
NBA match-up, or any of the countless sports opportunities
Memphis has to offer. Located in the heart of Downtown Memphis,
AutoZone Park is quickly being termed the finest ballpark
ever built below the major league level. See the Redbirds
play ball here!
Interested in pursuing a therapy job opportunity
in Tennessee? Fill out the application below to discuss current
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