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Clarksville, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant (Sango)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees.

We Are Committed To

  • Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care
  • Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program
  • Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities

Our Mission

At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another.

Job Description

Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.

  • Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
  • Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
  • Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
  • Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
  • Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
  • Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
  • New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Current state licensure
  • CPR certification
  • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
  • Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
  • Additional Information

Benefits Package Includes

  • Bonus Rewards Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 6 paid holidays
  • 401(k) matching
  • Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog

Professional Development

  • Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
  • Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
  • New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
  • Journal Clubs
  • Clinical Director Training
  • Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
  • Work Life Balance
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
  • Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night

Partnerships with Local High School Athletic Teams

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!

Key Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including exercises, gait training, and manual therapy. Document patient progress in medical charts and instruct patients and families on home exercise techniques and assistive devices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient chartingVital signs monitoringHome exercise instruction

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $58k–$67k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee725 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment752 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
3
<$75k
1
$78k
1
$83k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 5 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
6
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation · West Bloomfield, Michigan

$25-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus Rewards Program
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off
6 paid holidays
401(k) matching
Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,372/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.