Physical Therapist, Clinic Director (Patterson Street)
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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
- Oversee daily clinic operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintain staffing, equipment, and resources for high-quality patient care.
- Hire, train, and supervise clinic staff, providing regular performance evaluations.
- Participate in ongoing education for professional growth.
- Analyze patient data to optimize staffing and program development.
- Lead marketing efforts, including physician visits and community engagement.
- Ensure the highest standards of patient safety and ethical care.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Requires a relevant degree and experience in clinic management.
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess physical status, range of motion, strength, posture, ambulation, balance, and independence in activities of daily living.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
- Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students in direct and indirect patient care.
- Ensure supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined in the physical therapy evaluation.
- Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for personal and professional growth.
- Assist in outreach community events as directed by the Clinic Director.
- Adhere to state practice act regulations and the American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics.
Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
- New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Current state of TN Physical Therapist License (PT)
- 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
Oversee daily clinic operations, including staffing, regulatory compliance, and marketing efforts to ensure high-quality patient care. Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans while supervising clinical staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Clinic Director (Patterson Street) at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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