Physical Therapist Assistant
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- Full-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 TN
Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
- New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Current state of TN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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
- Entire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and 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
Provide therapeutic interventions under a Physical Therapist's supervision, including exercises, gait training, manual therapy, and other patient treatments. Document patient progress, communicate status to healthcare personnel, educate patients and families, and support students, technicians, and quality assurance activities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (196 salary observations; 1,399 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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